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Labored Breathing in Cats: Causes, Warning Signs, and Next Steps
Labored Breathing in Cats: Causes, Warning Signs, and Next Steps You notice your cat sitting upright with elbows out and neck extended, breathing faster than usual. Or maybe they made a wheezing sound that stopped you in your tracks. Labored breathing in cats is not something to monitor overnight and see how it goes —
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Cat Throwing Up Yellow Liquid: Causes and When to See a Vet
Cat Throwing Up Yellow Liquid: Causes and When to See a Vet You walk into the kitchen and find a puddle of bright yellow liquid on the floor. Your first reaction is concern, and rightly so — a cat throwing up yellow liquid is something most cat owners encounter at some point, but it’s not
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Cats Peeing Blood: What Causes Hematuria and What to Do
Cats Peeing Blood: What Causes Hematuria and What to Do You’re cleaning the litter box and you notice something that stops you cold — the urine is pink, red, or brown instead of yellow. Cats peeing blood is a symptom, not a diagnosis, but it’s one that always warrants a call to the vet. The
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20 Year Old Cat Care: Senior Cat Health, Behavior, and What to Expect
20 Year Old Cat Care: Senior Cat Health, Behavior, and What to Expect Your cat has been with you through moves, relationships, and decades of life. Now you’re looking at a 20 year old cat and wondering what’s normal, what’s declining, and how to give them the best possible quality of life for however long
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Can Cats Get the Flu? Cat Viruses, Symptoms, and Recovery Times
Can Cats Get the Flu? Cat Viruses, Symptoms, and Recovery Times Your cat is sneezing, has watery eyes, and seems less interested in food than usual. You’ve heard this referred to as “cat flu” and you’re wondering: can cats get the flu the same way humans do? And if you’ve been sick yourself, you might
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Can I Get Tapeworms from My Cat? Transmission Risks and Prevention
Can I Get Tapeworms from My Cat? Transmission Risks and Prevention You’re cleaning out the litter box one afternoon and notice what look like small white rice grains near your cat’s rear end. A quick internet search later, you’re staring at the words “tapeworm segments” and wondering — can i get tapeworms from my cat?
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Cat Leg Anatomy, Skull Structure, and What to Do About a Tail Injury
Cat Leg Anatomy, Skull Structure, and What to Do About a Tail Injury Your cat jumped off the counter in an unusual way, landed awkwardly, and is now holding one leg at an odd angle. You want to understand what you’re looking at before you panic — or before you head to the emergency vet.
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Cat Pink Eye: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help Your Cat’s Eyes Heal
Cat Pink Eye: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help Your Cat’s Eyes Heal Your cat woke up with one eye partially closed, a watery discharge collecting in the corner, and a pinkish tinge to the whites. You’re wondering: can cats get pink eye? Yes — and fairly often. Cat pink eye, medically called feline conjunctivitis,
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Cat Stomatitis: Understanding Mouth Infection, Disease, and Treatment Options
Cat Stomatitis: Understanding Mouth Infection, Disease, and Treatment Options Your cat has been eating less, pawing at their face, drooling more than usual, and their breath has gotten noticeably worse. You took a careful look in their mouth and saw red, angry-looking tissue along the gumline and further back in the throat area. Your vet
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Cat Skin Infection and Skin Issues: Causes, Conditions, and Care
Cat Skin Infection and Skin Issues: Causes, Conditions, and Care You’ve been noticing that your cat has been scratching more than usual — not just a quick scratch, but persistent, focused scratching at the same spots on their neck and behind their ears. You check the area and see red, irritated skin with some hair
