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Why Is My Cat Suddenly Losing Weight?
Unexplained weight loss — common in older cats — can signal poor intake, gut disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, organ failure, or tumors. Even a normal-eating cat that loses weight should see a vet promptly.
Symptoms of Diabetes in Pets
Just as diabetes affects people, it is affecting more and more pets. Obesity is a factor — over 50% of pets are overweight, raising their diabetes risk. In fact, an obese cat is four times more likely to develop diabetes than a cat at a healthy weight.
Dog Heartworm: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine Heartworm Disease is a fatal threat; mosquito-borne thread parasite in heart/pulmonary artery, up to 30 cm, lives 5-7 years. Severely harms heart/vessels, causes cardiopulmonary dysfunction, death if untreated - top hidden killer!
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.
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.
Cat Obesity: Standards, Causes, and How to Help Your Cat Lose Weight
A cat is overweight above 10-20% of ideal weight and obese above 20-30%. Causes range from genetics to overfeeding; weight loss means burning more calories than consumed via diet and exercise.
Can Cats Get Dementia (Cognitive Dysfunction)?
Senior cats can develop Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, causing confusion, accidents, and changed behavior. It can't be cured, but diet, brain games, a stable routine, and avoiding aluminum bowls can slow it.
How to Prevent Hairball Syndrome in Cats
Hairballs form when swallowed fur mats in the stomach, causing retching and constipation. Prevent with brushing, cat grass, hairball paste, and stress reduction.
Pet Constipation: Causes, Signs, and Relief
Long-term constipation lets toxins reabsorb and can damage liver/kidneys. Causes range from hairballs to obesity, foreign objects, disease, and stress. Boost water, fiber, and exercise.
Why You Must Never Cut a Cat’s Whiskers
Cats are cute with their little faces, but do you know about whiskers? We heard never to cut them as kids - here is the real reason.