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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,…
Can Dogs Be Allergic to Cats? Our Vet Answers
Allergies are common in dogs and are one of the top reasons for veterinary visits 1. We often hear of pollens, dust mites, and certain foods causing allergies,…
Do Cats & Guinea Pigs Get Along? Our Vet Answers
Despite reputations and overall advice, there are always a few examples of animal interactions that somehow manage to escape the norm. If you search the intern…
What Can I Give My Cat for Pain at Home? Our Vet Discusses 10 Home Remedies
Alleviating your cat's pain is generally achieved through the use of pain medications prescribed by a veterinarian. However, there are other ways to help manag…
Constipation in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Treatment
Everyone poops. There is even a book about it. If you have cats and litter boxes, you'll be very familiar with how much and how often your cat poops, but what…
Gum Disease in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments
No one enjoys being woken up in the morning by a kitty crying for breakfast and attention, but the routine is even less pleasant if a cat has terrible breath.…
My Cat Coughs After Drinking Water, What Should I Do? Our Vet Answers
If your cat coughs once or a few times after drinking water, it is possible that they drank water too quickly or were temporarily distracted, and a few drops e…
Osteomyelitis in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
If you are or have ever been “owned” by a cat, you will know that beneath their sweet, civilized exterior lies an untamable tiger with an insatiable need to ex…