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9 Common Cat Parasites: Our Vet Explains Facts, Signs & Treatments

9 Common Cat Parasites: Our Vet Explains Facts, Signs & Treatments

Have you seen some worms crawling in your cat's stool, or do you want to know what your veterinarian checks for when they run a fecal parasite screening? Did y…

Do Cats Like The Cold? Our Vet Answers & Explains

Do Cats Like The Cold? Our Vet Answers & Explains

Most cats are covered in hair, which helps protect them from environmental elements. It certainly helps warm us up when we’re cuddling with them! So, it seems…

My Cat Ate a Sewing Thread, What Do I Do? Our Vet Answers

My Cat Ate a Sewing Thread, What Do I Do? Our Vet Answers

Cats love playing with long, thin materials like string, tinsel, and sewing thread. This is likely because it excites and mimics their natural predatory instin…

Eating Disorders in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Eating Disorders in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

If your cat is like most, they live a fairly happy-go-lucky lifestyle with ample time to groom, sunbathe, and nap. It may seem like nothing affects them. Howev…

Why Are Cats Anesthetized for Teeth Cleaning? (Vet Answer)

Why Are Cats Anesthetized for Teeth Cleaning? (Vet Answer)

Dental care for your cat is as important as dental care for yourself. Cats can get tartar, gingivitis, broken teeth, tooth root abscesses, and dental pain just…

Owning a Cat on a Budget: 10 Vet-Recommended Savings Tips

Owning a Cat on a Budget: 10 Vet-Recommended Savings Tips

If you’re considering adopting a cat but are concerned about your budget, you sound like a very responsible prospective pet owner. Welcoming a cat into your fa…

Why Do Seemingly Healthy Old Cats Suddenly Get Sick & Die? 5 Possible Reasons (Vet Answer)

Why Do Seemingly Healthy Old Cats Suddenly Get Sick & Die? 5 Possible Reasons (Vet Answer)

One of the hardest parts of owning a pet is the inevitable end when we have to say goodbye. In many cases, we know the end is coming and have time to say goodb…

Megacolon in Cats: Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Megacolon in Cats: Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)

You’re likely quite familiar with your cat’s litter box habits. After all, you need to regularly scoop and clean the box, so you can note how much there is and…