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One minute, your cat is cuddling with you as happy as a clam, and the next minute, they are climbing up the curtains, yowling, and acting like a banshee. What could be going on? With such fluctuation in behaviors, one...
If you have a sick cat, you may wonder if they may be able to spread the same sickness to your unsuspecting dog. The short answer is that it will depend on the illness, but yes, some medical maladies can...
Were you aware that in 2022, a whopping 61% of cats were overweight or obese1? While this means that almost two out of every three cats are affected, fortunately, there are many ways for cat owners to combat this extra...
Miliary dermatitis, also called feline miliary dermatitis, may sound like an unusual name for a medical condition, but it is a common malady that affects our feline friends. Surprisingly, it is not a specific diagnosis or disease but rather a...
It can be quite alarming to suddenly see your beloved cat exhibit a tilted head, eyes darting back and forth wildly (nystagmus), and falling without being able to get back up. If these sudden and severe signs come into play,...
Crystals, minerals, and precipitates—these things can form and grow within an animal’s urinary tract system to become what is called a stone (also referred to as a urolith or calculi). Stones can vary both in where they are located in...
Fleas are annoying, problematic little parasites that can cause itchiness, discomfort, and even the spread of diseases in their hosts. In today’s day and age, there are numerous ways to prevent or treat our pets afflicted by these pests, such...
Cerebellar hypoplasia is a neurologic disease that occurs when a cat’s cerebellum is underdeveloped. This happens in utero and permanently affects a cat’s movements and coordination. Because of this, the disease can also be referred to as “wobbly cat syndrome”...
If your cat has a fever, you may be wondering if there is a remedy you can use to help treat it at home. No human medications are safe for cats, and treating a cat with a fever on your...
Imagine going to clean out your cat’s litter box and suddenly witnessing your cat urinating out what appears to be blood! As an owner, it can be shocking and rather alarming to discover your kitty showing blood in their urine....
Despite the widespread use of anesthesia in veterinary medicine, some cat owners may be unsure about the details surrounding anesthesia or even apprehensive of its use for their feline friend. In this article, we’ll discuss more about the use of...
Feline dermatitis is a broad, non-specific medical term that means inflammation of the skin in cats. This catch-all phrase is most often used as an umbrella of sorts for various individualized causes of skin irritation, most often in instances where...
The spleen often remains an elusive organ that many people have heard of, but not too many know the specifics of. And while they may be aware that their cat has one, if they were to be asked where the...
Anemia is a decrease in the body’s normal amount of hemoglobin and/or healthy red blood cells in the blood. This itself is not a disease per se, but rather a result or secondary consequence of another underlying health problem. In...
If a cat pet parent were to find a lump on their cat’s lower jaw, they are likely to be very concerned. While there could be various causes or medical issues present, having the cat seen promptly allows for the...
