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What Is Ataxia in Cats? Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

What Is Ataxia in Cats? Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

There are many medical words that not all cat owners fully understand, like ataxia. Ataxia is a term often used by veterinarians to describe the way an animal…

Do Cats Feel Pain in the Same Way Humans Do? Our Vet Answers

Do Cats Feel Pain in the Same Way Humans Do? Our Vet Answers

As pet owners, we love to treat our dogs and cats as our “fur babies,” spoiling them worse than some of our own children. When they are sick or not feeling wel…

Lykoi (Wolf Cat) Health Problems: Our Vet Explains 5 Common Issues

Lykoi (Wolf Cat) Health Problems: Our Vet Explains 5 Common Issues

Lykoi cats are also known as wolf cats or werewolf cats. Since the breed's development, they have become increasingly popular, but you may be wondering if they…

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

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

Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes, is a medical condition that results in consistently high levels of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream.…

Why Won’t My Kitten Poop? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

Why Won’t My Kitten Poop? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

Constipation is an abnormal accumulation of feces in the large intestines with infrequent or difficult defecation. Constipation is a serious issue for cats, in…

My Cat Threw Up - Are They Sick? (Vet Answer)

My Cat Threw Up - Are They Sick? (Vet Answer)

The sound of a vomiting cat is one no pet owner wants to hear. However, after the initial dismay wears off, you may wonder—Is this concerning? Why is my cat th…

Abyssinian Cat Health Problems: Our Vet Discusses 5 Common Issues

Abyssinian Cat Health Problems: Our Vet Discusses 5 Common Issues

With an ancestry possibly dating back to ancient Egypt, we can say with some confidence that the Abyssinian breed has been around for quite some time. Their en…

Can Cats Eat Liverwurst? Our Vet Answers & Explains

Can Cats Eat Liverwurst? Our Vet Answers & Explains

Feeding human cuisine to your cat is not always a wise decision, but how safe is liverwurst? Liverwurst, also known as liver sausage, is considered to be safe…