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Cat Dermatitis: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs, Treatment
Feline dermatitis is a broad, non-specific medical term that means inflammation of the skin in cats. This catch-all phrase is most often used as an umbrella of…
How to Draw Cats: Our Vet-Approved Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re like me, you love cats. You could live, eat, and breathe cats. Well, ok, definitely not eat them, but what about drawing them? When you spend so much…
Cat Flu: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)
Your cat has what you can only describe as the sniffles. They have a runny nose and watery eyes, and you're sure you just heard a sneeze. Do cats get the flu?…
Can You Give Cats Human Pain Medication? Our Vet Explains
Seeing animals in pain has to be one of the worst things a pet owner can experience, and we want to be able to help them as best we can. If your cat has been i…
Is It Safe to Have a Cat While Pregnant? Our Vet Answers
Can you have a cat while pregnant? It's a common question from expecting mothers. Many public health agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prev…
Why Are Some Cats So Fractious During Vet Visits? Our Vet Explains
For many cats and their owners, a visit to the vet is a very stressful experience. Some cats do not mind the trip and may even enjoy themselves with all the ex…
Cat Spleen: Our Vet Explains What it is & How it Works
The spleen often remains an elusive organ that many people have heard of, but not too many know the specifics of. And while they may be aware that their cat ha…
Can Cats Get Sick From Dogs? Ailments & Prevention Tips (Vet Answer)
If your dog is sick, it's easy to wonder if your cat might also get sick. Fortunately, while some ailments and infections can pass back and forth between dogs…