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Pink Eye in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat It
You notice your cat’s eye looks red, watery, or has discharge crusting at the corner. Pink eye in cats is one of the most common eye conditions owners deal with, and it’s worth understanding both what’s causing it and what can actually help. A cat with pink eye isn’t always contagious to humans, but the
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Cat Abscess: What Happens When It Pops and What to Do Next
You find a wet, matted patch on your cat’s skin, or notice a foul smell coming from somewhere on their body. If my cat has an abscess that popped, what do you actually do? A cat abscess is a localized pocket of infection — usually from a bite wound — and while a popped abscess
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Cat Cone: Types, Alternatives, and How to Help Your Cat Adjust
Your cat just had surgery or has a wound that needs to stay untouched, and now you’re dealing with the aftermath: a cat wearing a cone who is crashing into furniture, struggling to eat, and deeply unhappy. A cat cone is a standard post-surgical tool, and a cat cone collar prevents licking and biting at
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Why Does My Cat Keep Licking Me? The Real Reasons Behind This Behavior
You’re sitting quietly and your cat wanders over and starts systematically licking your hand, arm, or face. My cat licks me all the time — is this normal? Affectionate? Attention-seeking? The short answer is yes to all three, but it’s more specific than that. Why does my cat keep licking me has a handful of
