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asthma in cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Care Options
asthma in cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Care Options You watch your cat crouch low, neck extended, sides heaving, and you’re not sure if they’re trying to cough up a hairball or if something more serious is happening. Asthma in cats looks a lot like the former, which is why it often goes unrecognized for months.
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how to know if your cat is sick: 10 Signs That Matter
how to know if your cat is sick: 10 Signs That Matter You notice your cat seems a bit off today. They didn’t finish their food, they’re sleeping in a spot they never use, and they growled when you touched their side. You’re trying to figure out how to know if your cat is sick
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cat rapid breathing: when to worry and what to do
cat rapid breathing: when to worry and what to do You notice your cat sitting oddly still in the corner, sides heaving faster than usual. Maybe you caught your cat breathing heavily while resting, which stopped you cold because that is not normal after a nap. Fast breathing in cats is one of those symptoms
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cat throwing up bile: causes and what to do at home
cat throwing up bile: causes and what to do at home You walk into the kitchen and find a small puddle of yellowish liquid on the floor. No food in it, just that distinctive color that stops you cold. Cat throwing up bile is one of the more common vomiting scenarios cat owners deal with,
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home remedies for cat uti: what helps and what to skip
home remedies for cat uti: what helps and what to skip Your cat is making repeated trips to the litter box and coming out with little or nothing to show for it. Maybe you noticed some straining or a few drops of blood. When those signs appear, home remedies for cat uti start looking very
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can cats catch colds from humans: what the science says
can cats catch colds from humans: what the science says You have been down with a nasty cold for three days, sneezing, congested, and generally miserable. Now your cat is hovering nearby, which is sweet, but it raises a reasonable question: can cats catch colds from humans? The short answer is that the viruses responsible
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at what age can a cat get pregnant: what every owner should know
at what age can a cat get pregnant: what every owner should know You brought home a kitten a few months ago and it still seems so small, but a neighbor just mentioned their cat got pregnant at five months old. At what age can a cat get pregnant is not a question most new
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cat wound care: how to clean and manage injuries at home
cat wound care: how to clean and manage injuries at home You noticed your cat limping and found a puncture wound on their leg, or maybe a bite mark on the scruff that has swollen since yesterday. Cat wound care is a skill every cat owner eventually needs, and knowing what to do in those
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roundworm in cats: signs, transmission, treatment, and prevention
roundworm in cats: signs, transmission, treatment, and prevention You are cleaning the litter box and notice something that looks like a small piece of spaghetti moving in the waste. Or maybe your kitten has a potbelly that seems out of proportion to how much they eat. Roundworm in cats is one of the most common
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crying cat: What Your Cat’s Vocalizations Are Trying to Tell You
crying cat: What Your Cat’s Vocalizations Are Trying to Tell You You’re lying in bed at 2 a.m. and your cat starts up again — a sustained, mournful sound that makes you wonder if something is seriously wrong. If you’ve found yourself asking why is my cat crying, you’re not alone. This is one of
