Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
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We have all been told by our parents, teachers, and bosses to stop wasting our time watching cat videos and get out there and do something productive with our lives. On the other hand, those funny online cat videos tend to produce positive emotions. And while, to date, there is not any scientific research to
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There are many debates when it comes to what foods cats can and cannot eat. Some people believe that cats can eat any type of food, while others think that they should only eat specific foods. In general, cats should not be fed fruits due to their high sugar content. However, some fruits have less
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“Benadryl” is the brand name of an over-the-counter, human-use antihistamine drug. The active ingredient in Benadryl is diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Benadryl is used to relieve symptoms of allergies such as hay fever (seasonal allergies), as well as itchy skin caused by insect bites, hives, and other causes of mild allergic reactions. Antihistamine drugs work by taking
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“Baytril” is the brand name of one of Bayer’s veterinary use medications. The active ingredient of Baytril is enrofloxacin, an antibiotic that belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones. Enrofloxacin is considered a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means that it is effective against a very wide range of bacteria of both the gram-positive and the gram-negative groups.
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Clinical depression is a medically recognized and fairly common mental health disease of humans. Feelings of sadness and behavioral changes such as lack of motivation to perform regular activities, or disruption of sleeping patterns are some of the signs of this disease. Depression is considered a multifactorial disease1. Sometimes depression is caused by a clear emotional
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If your cat has started developing an interest in what you cook, you may be wondering if the crispy and crunchy zucchini would be a suitable addition to the cat’s diet. You may be pleased to know that while many plants are toxic to cats, zucchini is not. While cats are naturally carnivorous, in addition
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Videos of cats getting frightened by cucumbers abound online. They usually follow a vaguely similar pattern; a pet parent puts a cucumber behind a cat, who turns around, sees it, jumps out of fright, and then runs off. Seeing one of these videos may have made you wonder why cats react so strongly to cucumbers.
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Today, many people eat gourmet meals for enjoyment more than for survival. This leads us to often think of food as a reward or treat, and it’s common to see celebration dinners or use treats for training our pets. There’s nothing wrong with offering out pet treats, as long as the treats are pet-safe. Unfortunately, many
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The yolk of the egg is where most of the nutrients are found. It is packed with fat, which your cat can easily handle, and egg yolk can prove a healthy and nutritious treat for your cat. The high-calorie count in egg yolk means that it should only be fed as an occasional treat, considering the
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