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Abscesses in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)
If your cat has a lump under their skin that is painful, either firm or, more often, soft to the touch, and has suddenly appeared out of nowhere, they may have…
Can You Use Dog Flea Collars on Cats? (Vet Answer)
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,…
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Kill Fleas on Cats? Our Vet Explains
Many people consider apple cider vinegar a cure-all for various ailments. Certain applications are debatable, but what about for fleas? Unfortunately, apple ci…
Septic Arthritis in Cats: Signs & Care Guide (Vet Answer)
Arthritis is a condition that involves the inflammation of one or more joints. This name comes from the Greek words, "arthron" (joint) and "itis" (inflammation…
Will Cats Protect Chickens? Our Vet Answers
Cats are natural predators, and the impact they have on the environment is well investigated. Cats kill billions of birds each year in geographical locations t…
Can Cats Kill Weasels? Our Vet Explains
The domestic cat is the most popular pet animal in the world today. Domesticated thousands of years ago, cats have followed humans all over the world throughou…
Thiamine Deficiency in Cats: 14 Signs to Look For (Vet Answer)
Thiamine deficiency, or vitamin B1 deficiency, is a clinical syndrome associated with vascular lesions and nerve damage caused by an insufficient concentration…
Feline Distemper: Signs, Causes, and Care (Vet Answer)
Distemper in cats is also called feline panleukopenia, so we will use the terms interchangeably in this article. It is a viral disease that can be deadly, espe…