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Causes of Hypoglycemia in Cats and Dogs
Hypoglycemia in pets has many triggers: stress, cold, poor nutrition, parasites, overexercise, endocrine or liver disease, and drug side effects (especially too much insulin in diabetics). Mild cases show weakness; severe cases bring coma and death. Rub glucose on the gums for quick relief, and see a vet with the full history.
Why Cats Develop Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver in cats is almost always a sign of an underlying problem — a hidden illness, obesity, diabetes, or stress from big changes. Cornell research found most cases are linked to other diseases. The disease is split into secondary (caused by another condition) and primary (cause unknown), but both progress the same way and need the same treatment.
Feline Hepatic Lipidosis (Fatty Liver Disease)
Hepatic lipidosis, or fatty liver disease, is the most common liver disorder in cats — especially in indoor, overweight pets. It cannot heal on its own and needs prompt treatment. While 'starvation' is often blamed, the real driver is usually an underlying illness or sudden weight loss, and obesity is a major risk factor.
Can a Pregnant Cat Be Vaccinated?
Pregnancy lowers a cat's immunity, so vaccines are unsuitable then - they are mildly toxic and can harm cat and fetus. If vaccination is unavoidable, we explain the solution below.
Can Cats Get Fatty Liver Disease?
Fatty liver, or hepatic lipidosis syndrome, is the most common liver disease in cats; obesity is the main trigger. It is highly fatal, so treat promptly. Here we introduce symptoms and treatment.
Cat and Dog Diet: Taboos and Nutritional Supplements
Cats and dogs can eat many human foods but easily get sick from wrong ones. Learn which fruits and vegetables are safe in moderation, which are dangerous, and which supplements help, always weighted against gut health.
What to Do If Your Cat Is a Picky Eater
Cats are aloof animals, and picky eating is part of that attitude. Sometimes the cat food an owner carefully picks goes untouched, which hurts. Some say it's spoiled. When owners wake up to it, they think starving the cat for days will fix it, but that's wrong—starving doesn't solve picky eating and may cause illness. Here we discuss the issue.
How to Prevent Periodontitis in Cats
If a cat's teeth develop problems like tartar or periodontitis, it causes pain, bad breath, and seriously affects eating and daily life. Owners must provide dental care to prevent oral disease. Here we share some ways to prevent feline dental problems.
Dog and Cat Whelping Guide: Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Care
Whelping carries normal risk from mating to birth. This guide covers the best breeding age, pregnancy signs, nest setup, labor signs and difficult-birth warnings, and postpartum nursing and feeding.
Side Effects of Feeding Fish to Cats Long-Term
Long-term fish feeding harms cats: fish thiaminase destroys vitamin B1, fish drains vitamin E, and fish-liver phosphorus blocks calcium absorption. It also makes cats addicted and picky. Supplement B1, E, and calcium if fish is on the menu.