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Why Is My Cat Vomiting Blood? Our Vet Explains 10 Possible Causes
Occasional vomiting by a cat is not necessarily an issue, but a cat throwing up blood is a sign of a health problem that needs to be addressed. Vomiting repres…
Radial Nerve Paralysis in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatments
There are all sorts of reasons for a cat to start limping. An injury to the muscle or bone is what most commonly comes to mind first, but in some cases, damage…
Cat Ears Drooping: Signs, Causes & What to Do (Vet Answer)
Did you know that, unlike dogs, there’s only one breed of cat with ears that aren’t fully upright? That’s right, and those are Scottish Folds. Since all cats h…
Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Cats with Hyperthyroidism: Our Vet Explains
Hyperthyroidism is a very common problem seen in older cats, and radioactive iodine treatment is one of the therapies for treatment. Hyperthyroidism means an o…
Do Cats Know Their Names? Our Vet Answers
So, you’re curious if your cat really knows their name. Well, do they? It’s a good question because we put so much thought into naming our cats. Here’s the goo…
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in Cats: Signs, Causes, & Care (Vet Answer)
You may not know what a brachycephalic cat is, but chances are you have seen one. Brachycephalic refers to the “squished face” breeds, or the cats that have sh…
7 Common Kitten Health Issues: Our Vet Answers
Kittens are generally pretty hardy little things—as long as they have a warm, dry place to sleep and the right type of food, they can usually get by doing thei…
My Cat Ate Dog Dewormer! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Thankfully, dog dewormers are not inherently toxic to cats. However, the potential issue is whether a cat has eaten too much of the dewormer since dogs can be…