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Some cat owners believe that spraying their cats with water when they misbehave is an effective way to correct unwanted behavior. But many cat owners also believe that this is not a good idea. So,...
Many experts recommend keeping cats indoors to protect them from the dangers of the outdoors. Staying inside may help to keep cats safe, but some cat owners worry that an indoor-only lifestyle might be too...
Should cats eat chicken bones? They do love chicken, after all. With a cat's excellent sense of smell, even the faintest scent of chicken will typically bring them running in the hope of tasting some...
The Seresto collar is a flea and tick collar for cats manufactured by Elanco Animal Health (previously by Bayer Animal Health). In this article, you’ll learn how Seresto works, what parasites Seresto works against, safety...
Selamectin for cats is a topical medication applied to the skin. It works to kill and prevent certain external and internal parasites, including fleas, heartworm infection, ear mites, and intestinal worms. It is found in...
Salmonellosis is an infection with the bacterium Salmonella. It can cause sickness in any animal or human through ingestion of material (usually food or water) that has been contaminated with feces. Cats infrequently become ill...
Revolution for cats is a brand of topical, “spot-on” flea, tick, intestinal parasite, and heartworm preventative containing the main ingredient selamectin. Currently, it is available as the two prescription products—Revolution for Cats and Revolution Plus...
Robenacoxib for cats is the generic name for Onsior, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) medication that is FDA-approved for use in cats. In this article, you’ll learn what robenacoxib is, how it works, when it’s...
The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about ringworm for cat owners. This is a common skin disease in cats, with a particular significance in that it is a zoonotic...
The rabies vaccine protects your cat from becoming infected with rabies, a virus that causes deadly brain inflammation. Rabies is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be transmitted from animals to people. Rabies is transmitted...
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