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Cat Health

10 Most Dangerous Diseases in Cats

We all love our feline companions and want to protect them at any cost, so we’ve put together a list of the most dangerous cat diseases that we think you should know about. Although not...

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Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
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Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Feline Aids: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

What Is Feline Aids? Feline AIDS (Feline Acquired Immune Deficiency) Syndrome) is a disease caused by  FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). As the name suggests, the syndrome has parallels with Human AIDS, caused by the Human Immunodeficiency...

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Dr. Pete Wedderburn, DVM
Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Conjunctivitis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

Eye problems are common in cats, and conjunctivitis is the most common presentation. Most people have a vague understanding of the term “conjunctivitis”, and if their pet cat develops runny, sore-looking eyes, they may even...

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Dr. Pete Wedderburn, DVM
Cat Health

What Causes Cat Gagging and What to Do

It can be worrying to observe your cat gagging. Some causes of gagging are harmless and others can be quite dangerous. It’s important to know what could be causing gagging so you know how to...

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Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
First Aid for Cats, Emergency Care & Treatments

Declawing Cats: What You Need To Know

Declawing is a surgical procedure that permanently removes a cat’s claws. It's one method used by cat owners to prevent a cat from damaging household items like furniture, carpets, and curtains when the cat scratches,...

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Jackie Brown
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Behavioral Problems in Cats

Why Do Cats Sit On Your Chest? 10 Reasons Why!

There’s nothing more gratifying to a cat owner than a fluffy furball sitting or snuggling up on their chest purring loudly, some cats may even start kneading a caregiver’s torso with contentment. Sitting or sleeping...

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Melina Grin
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Cat Basics

How To Clean Your Cat’s Litter Box

Properly cleaning your cat's litter box keeps your cat happy, can prevent litter box avoidance, and ensures that your home smells fresh no matter how many cats you have. In this article, you'll get 10...

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Tabitha Kucera, RVT, CCBC, KPA-CTP
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Behavioral Problems in Cats

10 Causes of Aggression in Cats and How To Help

Aggression in cats is a major problem that can result in injury to humans and pets. Although feline aggression towards humans isn’t frequently reported as dog attacks, it’s a significant challenge for cat owners, a...

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Melina Grin
Behavioral Problems in Cats

What To Do If Your Cat Chews On Everything

Cats can chew on things for a variety of reasons and sometimes it can be considered normal behavior. If, however, your cat is chewing on things they shouldn’t, this could be dangerous for not only...

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Dr. Gemma Cliffin BSC BVSC MRCVS
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Cat Breeds

9 Cat Breeds That Don’t Shed (That Much)

In most cases, shedding is an inevitable part of cat ownership. It’s possible to stay on top of the cat hair situation with some tried and true methods, for instance, brushing and grooming your kitty...

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Jackie Brown

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