Metronidazole, commonly also referred to by its brand name Flagyl, is an antibiotic and antiparasitic medication often used in veterinary medicine. In this article, you’ll learn how it works, situations where it may be prescribed...
This article aims to explain the details of the issue of low blood pressure (also known as hypotension) in cats in an easy-to-understand way for cat owners. What Is Low Blood Pressure? The normal blood...
A diagnosis of liver failure in your cat can be worrying for cat owners: this article aims to give cat carers clear facts about what this means, and about the possible consequences for a cat's...
Scientific language is designed to make the world a less offensive, more sanitised place. If I told you that Eddy, the cat in the picture, had IBD, you might think “that sounds interesting - I...
Hyperthyroidism is a very common condition in cats, especially over the age of ten years old. What and Where Are the Thyroid Glands? The thyroid glands are small structures, located halfway up the neck in...
A swollen paw is one of the more common ailments that cats can suffer from. This article aims to explain the possible reasons for a swollen paw, and explain to cat carers the best way...
Worms are common internal parasites of cats, and regular year-round deworming is an important part of good cat health care. The aim of this article is to explain the background to worms, and to give...
We see our small feline friends as family members, yet at the same time, we know that they don’t live as long as we do. We all realize that cats live for somewhere between twelve...
The question of how often your cat should visit the vet is a great one. Some people don’t take their cats to the vet for many years. Others seem to continually take their cats to...
Most cat carers are good at monitoring how much their pets eat, but what about measuring how much they drink? Measuring water consumption can be an effective way of gaining a better understanding of a...
