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Hepatitis in Cats: Vet Explained Signs, Causes, & Care

Hepatitis in Cats: Vet Explained Signs, Causes, & Care

You may not have heard of hepatitis in cats (more accurately referred to as cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis), but it is one of the leading causes of liver disea…

Epilepsy in Cats: Signs, Treatments & Causes (Vet Answer)

Epilepsy in Cats: Signs, Treatments & Causes (Vet Answer)

Epilepsy is probably one of the scariest diseases out there. The first time it happens, it’s always traumatic—for the cat and the humans. It is good to review…

Coccidia in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatment

Coccidia in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatment

Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease that affects the intestinal tract and is very common in cats, particularly in kittens under 6 months old. In many cats, infe…

Lymphoma in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)

Lymphoma in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)

Lymphoma, or lymphosarcoma, is the most common cancer affecting cats. It is a malignant type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system, a network of vessels, no…

Warbles (Wolf Worm) in Cats: Vet Explained Causes, Signs & Care

Warbles (Wolf Worm) in Cats: Vet Explained Causes, Signs & Care

Warbles and “wolf worm” are colloquial terms that describe the same thing—the larval form of the Cuterebra fly. The adult fly itself is sometimes referred to a…

6 Signs You Need to Change Your Cat's Food: Our Vet Explains

6 Signs You Need to Change Your Cat's Food: Our Vet Explains

As a cat owner, you want to provide your feline friend with the best nutrition to keep them healthy and happy. But just like people, your cat's nutritional nee…

Nasal Cancer in Cats: Our Vet Explains When to Euthanize

Nasal Cancer in Cats: Our Vet Explains When to Euthanize

Knowing when to say goodbye is often one of the hardest aspects of pet ownership. Perhaps you are wondering if you waited too long or let your pet go too soon.…

Will a Cat Eye Infection Heal On its Own? Our Vet Explains

Will a Cat Eye Infection Heal On its Own? Our Vet Explains

Cats get eye infections for several reasons, with viruses, injuries, and allergies being the most common causes. It goes without saying that the eyes are cruci…