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Why Is My Cat Lethargic?
Lethargy is a state of increased sleepiness, reluctance to move, or indifference to the surroundings, in which the cat responds with a delay to external stimuli such as auditory, visual, or tactile stimulation. Lethargy may also refer to reduced activity and general discomfort shown by an unwell cat.
Cat Liver Failure: Causes and Treatment
Liver failure refers to the loss of more than 75% of liver function, followed by severe and widespread hepatic necrosis. This syndrome is more common in dogs than in cats, and it shows no preference for age, breed, or sex.
Can Feline AIDS Be Cured?
Feline AIDS (FIV) attacks a cat's immune system via bite saliva and is not transmissible to people. There's no cure, but with good care many cats live a normal lifespan. Prevention means avoiding fights and isolating infected cats.
Do Female Cats Get Periods?
Many cat owners have this question. Today we'll explore the science and explain the reproductive health of female kittens.
How to Deal with Dog Tear Stains
Tear stains are a beauty killer for dogs; even a pretty dog can't withstand two streaks. Tear stains, the pain of countless owners - how do they form and how to remove them?
FIP in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
FIP, short for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, means inflammation of the abdominal lining. When this inflammation is linked to a specific mutated feline coronavirus, it is infectious peritonitis (FIP). Only a small fraction of coronavirus strains cause FIP.
Can You Walk a Cat on a Leash?
Some cats enjoy the outdoors, but leash training takes patience — use a light H-style harness, never a collar, and build up indoors first. If your cat hates it, don't force it; enriching indoor life works just as well.
How to Treat a Cat’s Corneal Ulcer
The main goal in treating corneal ulcers is to find and treat the cause, prevent secondary infection, and promote healing. With the trigger removed and proper treatment, mild ulcers usually heal within 7 days. Slow or rapidly worsening ulcers need longer treatment.
Feline Eye Diseases and Eye Drops
Feline eye disease is very likely in a cat's life. Some breeds like Exotic Shorthair, Persian, and Chinchilla (flat-faced) are high-risk and may have multiple eye infections.
Why Is My Cat Sneezing
Pets and people sneeze for two usual reasons: inflamed nasal lining or a foreign object in the nostril. If exposed to irritants or a respiratory infection, the lining inflames.