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My Cat Ate Dental Floss: Is It Dangerous? Our Vet Explains What to Do

My Cat Ate Dental Floss: Is It Dangerous? Our Vet Explains What to Do

There is no denying that cats are curious creatures. We find them getting themselves into all sorts of mischief, from playing with snakes to rummaging through…

Why Is My Cat Bleeding? A Full-Body Overview (Vet Answer)

Why Is My Cat Bleeding? A Full-Body Overview (Vet Answer)

Noticing bleeding from your cat is alarming, especially when you don’t know what’s causing it. As imagined, bleeding can occur for several different reasons, r…

Can a Q-Tip Help a Cat in Heat? (Vet Answer)

Can a Q-Tip Help a Cat in Heat? (Vet Answer)

Cats that have not been spayed cycle through a fertile period every 14–21 days during the breeding season.1 This is called being “in heat.” When a female cat i…

Skin Disease in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments

Skin Disease in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments

Skin disease in cats is incredibly common. Cat's skin plays an important role, and it is the largest organ in your cat's body. It functions as a protective bar…

How to Increase Red Blood Cells in Cats: Anemia Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)

How to Increase Red Blood Cells in Cats: Anemia Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)

A low number of red blood cells (also called erythrocytes), or anemia, can be found in cats in various pathologies. Anemia can make your cat feel weak and tire…

When to Take Your Cat to an Emergency Vet: 6 Signs It’s Urgent (Vet Answer)

When to Take Your Cat to an Emergency Vet: 6 Signs It’s Urgent (Vet Answer)

Cats have an innate ability to hide when they are sick and/or injured until the situation has become severe. In addition, because many cats are often not as so…

My Cat Is Scratching Their Ears Raw, What's Wrong? Our Vet Answers

My Cat Is Scratching Their Ears Raw, What's Wrong? Our Vet Answers

Have you noticed your cat scratching their ears incessantly? Cats are frequently seen itching their ears, shaking their head, or rubbing themselves on things.…

Scoliosis in Cats: Detection & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Scoliosis in Cats: Detection & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Scoliosis represents a lateral curvature of the spine, especially of the thoracic area. If you look at your cat's spine from above, you will see that it curves…