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Fluid in a Cat's Lungs: Symptoms, Care, & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Fluid in the lungs, also known as pulmonary edema, is a serious condition that affects felines. If your cat receives this diagnosis from your veterinarian, you…
Will a Cat Recover From a Stroke? (Vet Answer)
Many people know of someone who has had a stroke. The signs and symptoms of a stroke are generally well-known, as is the need for immediate action if a stroke…
Can a Cat Get Parvo & Can They Get It From a Dog? Our Vet Explains
Cats have their own type of parvovirus, called feline panleukopenia virus (FPV). But they do not get it from dogs. While cats have been shown to carry and shed…
How Do Vets Neuter Cats: Our Vet Explains Step by Step
Congratulations! You just adopted your first boy cat. Maybe it’s a small kitten you found outside. Maybe it’s an older cat that’s been in the shelter for years…
How Do Vets Deworm Cats: Typical Procedure (Vet Answer)
Over the last few years, "animal dewormer" has frequently been in the news—and not for use in your beloved pets. As veterinarians, we approach intestinal paras…
How Do Vets Spay Cats? Our Vet Discusses the Typical Procedure
An ovariohysterectomy, or spay, is the surgical removal of a female cat’s ovaries and uterus. It is a procedure that requires general anesthesia. This means yo…
What Are the Benefits of Cat Acupuncture? Are There Any? (Vet Answer)
Acupuncture is a pillar of traditional Chinese medicine and has been practiced for thousands of years. As a popular form of alternative medicine, it is current…
What Do Cats Feel When They’re in Heat? Vet Explained Pain, Cycles & Estrus
Perhaps you have been sitting on your couch, enjoying your favorite show, when you have heard the unmistakable sound of a cat howling or “caterwauling” outside…