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Hypoparathyroidism in Dogs and Cats
Hypoparathyroidism is low parathyroid hormone from parathyroid injury that causes severe low blood calcium and neuromuscular hyperexcitability: muscle tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Correcting calcium with calcium and vitamin D is the mainstay of treatment.
Epilepsy in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Epilepsy is recurrent seizure activity from sudden abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, either inherited (primary) or caused by underlying disease (secondary). It brings brief loss of consciousness and convulsions, and is managed with anti-seizure medication and trigger avoidance.
Hydrocephalus in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Hydrocephalus is accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within or around the brain, from birth defects or later causes such as vitamin A deficiency, meningitis, or chronic disease. It causes dullness, poor vision, and aimless wandering, and has no specific cure beyond supportive care.
Meningoencephalitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Meningoencephalitis is inflammation of the brain and its membranes from infection, toxins, immune disease, trauma, or tumors, producing seizures, behavior change, and stiffness. Treatment targets the cause with infection control, swelling reduction, and seizure management.
False Pregnancy in Dogs and Cats
False pregnancy is a hormone-driven syndrome in which an unbred female shows pregnancy-like signs such as nesting, lactation, and behavior change. Mild cases resolve on their own, but pyometra must be ruled out; hormone therapy or spaying helps recurring cases.
My cat keeps making a hiccup-like motion even when awake, and still does it after drinking water
Constant hiccup-like behavior can come from eating too fast or too much (gas building up in the gut) or from hairballs. Massage the abdomen and give more water to aid digestion; for hairball buildup, use a hairball paste or cat grass to pass them.
My cat had a scab, then lost hair, and now the bare patch is spreading — what’s wrong?
From the photo this looks like an infected wound. Clip the surrounding fur, clean the wound, and apply antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medication. Keep an E-collar on throughout treatment and watch for scratching — if scratching continues, consider ear problems or ringworm as the underlying cause and treat that directly.
What Happens If a Cat Gets No Sunlight?
No sunlight risks low vitamin D and calcium, weak bones, lower immunity (more skin and gut illness), and mood or sleep issues from a disrupted body clock. Sun also helps kill skin germs and keeps the coat healthy.
How Can I Get My Cat to Be Obedient?
Cats are independent and won't obey like dogs, but positive-reinforcement training can teach basics like sit, come, and shake. Reward good behavior and never punish a cat that doesn't cooperate.
Why Does My Cat Like to Lick My Mouth?
Cats lick your mouth to show affection, seek attention when bored, or mark territory and clean their tongue. If you dislike it, train the behavior away.