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Pandora Syndrome in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments

Pandora Syndrome in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments

Pandora syndrome may affect any organ or organ system, such as the urinary tract. Chronic anxiety and stress in cats can lead to clinical signs of abnormal uri…

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

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

Chylothorax means the presence of chyle in the chest. This is a medical condition that occurs when chyle accumulates in the chest cavity where the heart and lu…

Can Cats Get Sleep Disorders? Our Vet Answers

Can Cats Get Sleep Disorders? Our Vet Answers

The word “sleep” is almost synonymous with “cat”, and when you consider that our domesticated feline companions spend half of their time sleeping, it’s easy to…

Holistic Cat Care: 8 Natural Ways to Keep Your Kitty Healthy (Vet Answer)

Holistic Cat Care: 8 Natural Ways to Keep Your Kitty Healthy (Vet Answer)

We all want to provide our cats with the best possible care, and for many of us, that means following the most modern and up-to-date information and technology…

Pyometra in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes, Treatments & FAQ

Pyometra in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes, Treatments & FAQ

Pyometra in cats is a serious infection where your cat's uterus fills with pus. Your cat can become very ill, and it can even be fatal. It is thought to be cau…

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

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

Have you found a swelling on your cat's belly and aren't sure what it is? Maybe your veterinarian has found a mass as part of your cat's routine physical exam…

Megaesophagus in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Megaesophagus in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)

We all know just how important the esophagus is to not just the human body but to the bodies of our pets as well, and one uncommon condition in cats that resul…

Can Cats Be Vegetarian? Vet Explained Health Concerns

Can Cats Be Vegetarian? Vet Explained Health Concerns

While a complete and balanced vegetarian diet may meet a human’s nutritional needs, this is not true for cats. Felines are obligate carnivores, meaning they ne…