Cat Limping: Causes & When To Go to the Vet
When you notice that your cat is limping, what should you do? Should you panic and immediately rush to the veterinarian or should you give it a few hours to see if it resolves on...
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When you notice that your cat is limping, what should you do? Should you panic and immediately rush to the veterinarian or should you give it a few hours to see if it resolves on...
Cat lice affect very few cats in the United States. In addition to the fact that lice are uncommon external parasites, the increased use of topical preventative antiparasitic products has helped to prevent cats from...
Excessive itching and scratching is often linked to inflammation of the skin. Sometimes this can start off as simple over-grooming, and then as the inflammation develops, the cat’s itchy skin can get worse. Inflammation is...
Intestinal parasites, some of which are commonly referred to as “worms,” are unfortunately all too common in pet cats. These parasites live inside your cat’s body, where they can wreak havoc on your cat’s health....
The term “foreign body” or “foreign object” can be used to refer to any non-food item that enters an animal’s body. However, we typically use this term to describe a non-food object that has been...
As cat owners, we want our cats to be healthy and happy. The thought of them being in any sort of pain or discomfort is upsetting and worrying. Often, it’s obvious when our cat is...
A cat’s meow usually doesn’t change much in its sound. This high-pitched note starts low, goes up in pitch, and generally lasts less than a second to a few seconds long. A hoarse meow loses...
Do cats get hiccups? just like humans and all other mammals, the answer is yes, cats hiccup. You may not recognize them because cat hiccups sound a little bit different than dog or human hiccups. Cat...
Because hemorrhoids are common in people, it is a common assumption that a swelling or disorder around the anal area in cats may be the same condition. While cats don’t get hemorrhoids specifically, learn more...
Cats display quirky and amusing behaviors that leave us puzzled. A feline may head press or bump against us to communicate reassurance friendliness and deposit scent. Yet it is abnormal when your cat presses its...