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What to Do If Your Cat Eats Grass
Scientists can't agree on the single reason cats and dogs eat grass, but several theories exist. It may just differ by animal. Here are some possible answers.
Ways You Might Break a Cat’s Spirit
Cats are overly sensitive, so there are many ways to unravel their inner world.
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.
Which Cat Infectious Diseases Are Most Contagious?
Day-to-day cat care is not expensive, but veterinary bills once a kitten falls ill can be significant. Below we share some of the most contagious infectious diseases that affect cats.
Why Cats Get Feline Panleukopenia
Feline panleukopenia, also called feline distemper, feline infectious enteritis, or feline parvovirus infection, is an acute, highly contagious disease of cats caused by the feline panleukopenia virus. It shows as sudden high fever, stubborn vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and severe leukopenia, and is one of the most important feline infectious diseases.
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.
Can You Keep a Cat During Pregnancy?
Counting on my fingers, there are 49 days until New Year's Eve; the younger generation can't escape the pressure to marry. If you're already married, congratulations - the elders' pressure for grandchildren is coming!
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 Toxoplasmosis: Transmission and Prevention
Cats are the only definitive host of Toxoplasma, but most human infections come from undercooked meat, not cats. Indoor cats on cooked food are very low risk; prevent via litter care and food hygiene.