Dr. Joe Mallat

Dr. Joe Mallat

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Why Do Cats Open Their Mouth When They Smell? Reasons Explained (Vet Answer)

Why Do Cats Open Their Mouth When They Smell? Reasons Explained (Vet Answer)

Have you ever noticed your cat pull a face as if they’ve just smelt the most disgusting thing ever? Eyes closed, mouth wide open, lip curled in, neck extended—…

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Why Is My Cat Chewing on Nothing and Purring? Our Vet Discusses Possible Reasons

Why Is My Cat Chewing on Nothing and Purring? Our Vet Discusses Possible Reasons

Cat behavior is a complex world. On the one hand, cats are extremely intelligent animals that seem to empathize with us; they reflect our need for both social…

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Mast Cell Tumors in Cats: Signs, Causes, Care & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Mast Cell Tumors in Cats: Signs, Causes, Care & FAQ (Vet Answer)

The mast cell tumor (sometimes referred to as a mastocytoma) is a relatively common form of feline cancer. These tumors can arise on the skin, in the spleen, o…

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Bobcat Fever: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

Bobcat Fever: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

Bobcat Fever is a serious and life-threatening disease that causes anemia in feline species. While the name suggests that the wild bobcat is primarily affected…

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8 Household Items That Are Toxic to Cats (Vet Answer)

8 Household Items That Are Toxic to Cats (Vet Answer)

Yes, some cats have a propensity for laziness. But all cats are inquisitive creatures by nature, and you can bet that your cat has explored every corner of the…

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Pandora’s Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Pandora’s Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Have you ever been stressed for a long time, and as a result of this had a bad skin break out or picked up a head cold? In many ways, cats aren’t too different…

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My Cat Ate Ibuprofen: Is it Dangerous & What to Do? (Vet Answer)

My Cat Ate Ibuprofen: Is it Dangerous & What to Do? (Vet Answer)

Ibuprofen is a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in humans. It can be purchased over the counter and is often used to treat fever, pain, head colds…

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Activated Charcoal for Cats: Our Vet Discusses Benefits and Risks

Activated Charcoal for Cats: Our Vet Discusses Benefits and Risks

If you’ve ever had to bring your dog or cat to the vet for eating something potentially dangerous, you may have taken home a black substance either in liquid,…

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Warbles (Wolf Worm) in Cats: Vet Explained Causes, Signs & Care

Warbles (Wolf Worm) in Cats: Vet Explained Causes, Signs & Care

Warbles and “wolf worm” are colloquial terms that describe the same thing—the larval form of the Cuterebra fly. The adult fly itself is sometimes referred to a…

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Will a Cat Eye Infection Heal On its Own? Our Vet Explains

Will a Cat Eye Infection Heal On its Own? Our Vet Explains

Cats get eye infections for several reasons, with viruses, injuries, and allergies being the most common causes. It goes without saying that the eyes are cruci…

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