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Trazadone for Cats (Vet Answer): Uses, Side Effects & FAQ

Trazadone for Cats (Vet Answer): Uses, Side Effects & FAQ

Trazadone is a human antidepressant that is used off-label in cats to manage short-term events of high anxiety. In cats, Trazadone can help them be less stress…

Why Do Cats Like Feathers? Our Vet Explains 4 Reasons & Safety Tips

Why Do Cats Like Feathers? Our Vet Explains 4 Reasons & Safety Tips

You want what's best for your cat, and she sure does like her toys with feathers at the end of a wand. Is there anything you need to remember before she plays…

Kidney Disease in Cats: Our Vet Discusses Causes, Signs & Care

Kidney Disease in Cats: Our Vet Discusses Causes, Signs & Care

Your cat's two kidneys perform many vital functions in maintaining your pet’s health. They help eliminate toxins from the bloodstream (because they filtrate bl…

Gabapentin for Cats: Uses, Doses & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Gabapentin for Cats: Uses, Doses & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Many human drugs are also used in pets, and gabapentin is one such drug. This medicine is used in veterinary medicine as an adjuvant in the control of chronic…

Cat Spinal Injury: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Cat Spinal Injury: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)

If your cat's mobility is suddenly impaired, they are in pain, their limbs are stiff or weak, they have lost their balance, they seem paralyzed in one or more…

Why Are My Cat’s Paws Peeling? Vet Answers

Why Are My Cat’s Paws Peeling? Vet Answers

It can be easy to overlook your cat’s paws, especially if he or she doesn’t like you touching that area. However, cats' paws act as their hands and feet, so th…

Retinal Detachment in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Care (Vet Answer)

Retinal Detachment in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Care (Vet Answer)

As a pet owner, having your cat diagnosed with retinal detachment can be overwhelming. It can happen quickly, with few (if any) warning signs, and the conseque…

Do Cats & Rabbits Get Along? Our Vet Explains the Risks & Options

Do Cats & Rabbits Get Along? Our Vet Explains the Risks & Options

If you’re an animal lover, then you may always be seeking out new critters you can bring into your home. While cats are popular pets, rabbits are surprisingly…