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The Relationship Between Cat Asthma and Bronchitis
Cat asthma is also called feline bronchitis, with airway obstruction as its main feature. It can strike cats of any age, most often young and middle-aged. Learn the symptoms, causes, and how it is diagnosed.
Common Allergens That Trigger Cat Asthma
Cat asthma is mainly allergy-driven, and cats are naturally hypersensitive. Many everyday items — perfume, air fresheners, smoke, dust, even obesity — can set off an attack. Learn the common allergens and the warning signs of an asthma episode.
Is Cat Folliculitis as Contagious to People as Ringworm?
Folliculitis isn't strongly contagious like ringworm and rarely spreads to people, but in multi-cat homes isolate the affected cat. This article explains why.
Cat Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia): Symptoms and Emergency Care
Cat hypoglycemia is treatable, and with prompt care it is brought under control quickly — then good aftercare prevents another episode. But an untreated episode can be fatal. Learn the symptoms and emergency rescue steps every owner should know.
What to Do When a Cat Gets Diabetes From Obesity
A chubby cat may look adorable, but obesity raises the risk of diabetes and can shorten its life. If a cat already has obesity-driven diabetes, early and steady care is what matters. Learn the treatment steps.
Which Cat Breeds Are Gentle?
The American Shorthair is a large, sturdy yet exceptionally gentle and patient breed, safe and friendly with children and other pets. Smart and affectionate, it enjoys lap time and play, and needs toys to stay active.
Why Is My Cat Shivering and Lethargic?
Cats are sensitive creatures; shivering can be physical or psychological. Here are the three common causes of shivering with low spirit, and what to do.
How to Treat Ear Mites in Cats
Ear mites are as troublesome for cat owners as ringworm—both are highly contagious, prone to recurrence, and harmful to your cat's health. Here is what you need to know about feline ear mites.
Since arriving home it has had diarrhea with a bit of blood and won’t eat; with kibble soaked in goat milk it only drinks the milk and leaves the kibble, and ignores canned food too
Bloody diarrhea has many causes: food, gut, parasites, stress, infection. A newly arrived dog may get acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis from intolerance or stress, needing IV fluids with anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and anti-diarrhea drugs. Unvaccinated dogs need infection checks.
Orange-sugar only drinks water, refuses kibble and egg yolk; should I keep him in the cat bed until he adjusts?
A newly homed kitten refusing food is common; it is frightened and will not eat in a new environment. Provide a quiet, dim space and let it be, offering food and water.