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Why Cats Shouldn’t Play with Yarn Balls
Cats love small things they can bat with their paws, and yarn is no exception. But yarn poses serious risks, so know the dangers and find safer alternatives.
Cat Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment
Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints. We often see it in the elderly and it's common in dogs — but cats get it too, and it's often overlooked.
How to Tell Your Cat Is Unhappy
Cats hide feelings well, but vocal changes, airplane ears, a tucked tail, and withdrawal all signal distress. Even purring can mean a cat is self-soothing rather than happy.
How to Help a Constipated Cat
A cat should pass stool once a day. If your cat hasn't gone in 48-72 hours, it may be constipated. The most common cause is dehydration, but constipation is often a side effect of diseases including diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism and anal blockage. It can affect any age but is more common in older male cats; obese cats are at higher risk. Untreated, it leads to worse problems.
Cat Chin Acne: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline chin acne is a common skin condition in cats, seemingly unrelated to age, breed or sex. Some sources say it's more common in cats aged 2-4 due to hormones. Though mainly cosmetic, it can develop into painful pustules that irritate the cat.
How to Handle Cat Urethritis
If a cat suddenly urinates less, the best fix is water — if that fails, a diuretic (half a tablet, twice daily for 3 days) helps. If appetite is normal, a herbal stone-expelling supplement can be increased by 1-2 tablets for faster effect.
What to Consider Before Breeding Your Cat
If your only reason is 'I heard breeding is good for the mother cat' or 'it is inhumane to leave her unbred while she is in heat,' we suggest you drop the breeding plan.
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.
Cat Cystitis Complication: Acute Renal Failure
Cat cystitis has many complications — constipation, diarrhea, bloating, ulcers, pancreatitis, thrombosis, ascites, even bladder paralysis and enlargement. The most common is dehydration leading to renal failure.
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.