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What Causes Bad Breath in Cats
Cats are modern must-have companions, yet many have serious bad breath. Common causes include vitamin B deficiency, poor digestion, strong-smelling food, and plaque buildup.
Cat Periodontitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline periodontal disease is the most common oral disease in cats; over 80% of cats over 3 years old develop it. Neglected cleaning, slower metabolism, and weaker immunity let plaque and tartar build up, leading to bacterial growth and infection, and bone/tooth resorption from bacterial toxins and acid—causing serious periodontal disease.
What Happens If a Cat Bites You
Has your pet ever bitten you? Here's what a cat bite can lead to and what to do.
Why Does My Cat Keep Shaking Its Head?
Frequent head shaking signals a physical problem, most often an ear condition - mites, infection, or debris. Check the ears and treat early.
How to Choose the Right Dewormer for Your Cat
A cat's hygiene is not the same as a human's. Cats pick up parasites indirectly from the environment — through the owner's shoes and clothes, the air conditioner, balcony flowerpots, unclean water sources and more.
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.
How to Extend Your Cat’s Lifespan
I searched a lot but found no authoritative source stating at what age is a cat elderly. Average house-cat lifespan is 15-18; compared to feral cats, a 7-year-old is already old!
What Are Ear Mites? A Confession from an Ear Mite
Hello, we are ear mites. Humans call us ear scabies mites, and the British call us Otodectes cynotis.
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.