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Toxoplasmosis Symptoms in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatments

Toxoplasmosis Symptoms in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatments

Toxoplasmosis is a disease impacting cats that can be picked up from the environment. Toxoplasmosis is commonly discussed in households due to the risk it pose…

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

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

Swimmer syndrome is a developmental abnormality that occurs in newborn kittens. The condition can be observed starting at the age of 15–20 days. This anomaly c…

Pyrantel Pamoate for Cats: Our Vet Explains Dosage, Uses & Side Effects

Pyrantel Pamoate for Cats: Our Vet Explains Dosage, Uses & Side Effects

Pyrantel pamoate, or simply pyrantel, is an antiparasitic substance for treating certain types of intestinal worms in cats. This substance does not kill all in…

How to Put Your Cat on a Diet: 20 Tips to Lose Weight (Vet Answer)

How to Put Your Cat on a Diet: 20 Tips to Lose Weight (Vet Answer)

Were you aware that in 2022, a whopping 61% of cats were overweight or obese?1 While this means that almost two out of every three cats are affected, fortunate…

Is Frankincense Safe for Cats? Our Vet Explains Health Concerns & FAQ

Is Frankincense Safe for Cats? Our Vet Explains Health Concerns & FAQ

Frankincense is most widely known for being gifted by one of the three wise men in the nativity story. It may not be common knowledge, but it is widely used as…

8 Household Items That Are Toxic to Cats (Vet Answer)

8 Household Items That Are Toxic to Cats (Vet Answer)

Yes, some cats have a propensity for laziness. But all cats are inquisitive creatures by nature, and you can bet that your cat has explored every corner of the…

Reverse Sneezing in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment

Reverse Sneezing in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment

When you spend your life surrounded by cats, it’s inevitable that you will become familiar with a wide assortment of sounds and actions, with some that are nor…

Focal Seizures in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Care Tips

Focal Seizures in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Care Tips

Seizures can be a frightening experience for both owners and their cats. There are many different types and causes. Usually, seizures are not life-threatening…