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Cat Acute Diarrhea: Symptoms and Treatment
Diarrhea is caused by excess water in the stool and is an important sign of intestinal disease in cats. It can affect your cat through severe fluid loss, leading to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or acid-base disturbance.
Why Do Cats Purr?
When a cat feels comfortable and safe, it trusts you - or you have done something it likes, such as petting it, feeding it, or cleaning the litter - and it purrs to show happiness and ease. Here are more situations in which cats purr, shared by our pet experts.
Cat Conjunctivitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye diseases in cats, with the highest incidence in kittens. Every good owner should learn the basics of feline eye conditions to prevent and treat them before a small problem becomes a big one.
Causes and Management of Diarrhea in Cats
Diarrhea in cats at home is something most owners have experienced.
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.
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.
Does an Indoor Cat Still Need Deworming?
Even strictly indoor cats meet parasites via your shoes, plants, drains, and raw-food diets. Internal and external deworming every 1–3 months keeps your cat — and your family — healthy.
What to Do When Cat Ear Mites Keep Coming Back
As a parasitic infectious disease, ear mites really deserve respect in the 'parasite' industry - they are highly contagious, and their reproduction and survival abilities are extremely strong. Ear mites are not picky either; they can infect cats of any age. So how can owners defeat these annoying ear mites?
What to Do When Your Cat Is Constipated
Cat constipation is common but should not be ignored, as it can progress to megacolon. Learn the warning signs, the many possible causes, and the treatment and prevention steps from diet and weight control to stress reduction.
Why Is Your Cat Vomiting? Common Causes
Occasional vomiting may be normal, but frequent vomiting needs attention. Causes include hairballs, parasites, food issues, and urinary blockage — judge by the vomit, frequency, and energy level.