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Baytril (Enrofloxacin) for Cats: Our Vet Explains Uses, Doses, & Side Effects

Baytril (Enrofloxacin) for Cats: Our Vet Explains Uses, Doses, & Side Effects

“Baytril” is the brand name of one of Bayer’s veterinary use medications. The active ingredient of Baytril is enrofloxacin, an antibiotic that belongs to the g…

My Cat Is Constantly Sleeping, Should I Worry? Our Vet Explains

My Cat Is Constantly Sleeping, Should I Worry? Our Vet Explains

Cats are famous for sleeping anywhere and at any time. You may find them curled up in tight circle with their tails across their faces, or luxuriously lounging…

Depression in Cats: Our Vet Answers Signs, Causes & Treatments

Depression in Cats: Our Vet Answers Signs, Causes & Treatments

Clinical depression is a medically recognized and fairly common mental health disease of humans. Feelings of sadness and behavioral changes such as lack of mot…

Cat Horned Paws: Our Vet Explains What It Is & What to Do

Cat Horned Paws: Our Vet Explains What It Is & What to Do

Throughout history, cats have been seen in many different roles—viewed as sacred and worshiped as gods, or maligned as symbols of sorcery and harbingers of evi…

Dementia in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs & Treatments

Dementia in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs & Treatments

Advances in veterinary medicine over the last few decades mean that our cats are living longer than ever. Sadly, however, it also means that veterinarians are…

Can Cats Overdose on Catnip? Our Vet Answers

Can Cats Overdose on Catnip? Our Vet Answers

There is nothing quite like the amazing reaction many cats have with catnip. While individual cats’ responses to it can vary greatly, most cats will lick, rub,…

Cat Hiccups: Our Vet Explains Causes & What to Do

Cat Hiccups: Our Vet Explains Causes & What to Do

Can cats get hiccups? In short, yes! Just like their human counterparts, cats can get bouts of hiccups for a variety of reasons, and it is usually a normal occ…

Your Cat Has a Swollen Lip? Our Vet Explains Reasons & How to Act

Your Cat Has a Swollen Lip? Our Vet Explains Reasons & How to Act

Sometimes, when we get a swollen lip, it can be due to an allergic reaction, biting it, getting hit in the mouth, or an infection. But what about cats? Can a c…