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What Disease Causes Blood in Cat Urine?
Blood in cat urine usually means urinary stones or infection, with straining to pass small amounts. This guide covers the causes — low water, intact status, stress — and the tests and meds to use.
Signs That Your Cat Is Sick
Cats hide illness, so watch for odd urination or weight change, shifts in social behavior, appetite and coat changes, and stress, voice, or breath changes. Catching sickness early is what saves them.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 3)
Many people only realize after getting a cat or dog how many common plants are poisonous - and that eating them can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are toxic to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 1)
Cats and dogs love to chew on household plants, but some are harmful and can cause poisoning if eaten. This article introduces which plants are toxic to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 4)
Strictly speaking, all plants can irritate a cat's or dog's stomach, though some are harmless in small amounts. This article lists highly toxic plant species that are dangerous to cats and dogs.
Upper Respiratory Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Types and Treatment
Upper respiratory disease is common in dogs and cats, with sneezing, tearing, low appetite, and breathing trouble, and it often triggers secondary infections. This guide covers colds, nosebleed, rhinitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis, with the drugs that help each.
Dog and Cat Whelping Guide: Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Care
Whelping carries normal risk from mating to birth. This guide covers the best breeding age, pregnancy signs, nest setup, labor signs and difficult-birth warnings, and postpartum nursing and feeding.
Is a Cat’s Yellow Urine with a Red Tint Serious?
Normal cat urine is clear and pale yellow. When it darkens and takes on a red tint, the cat may have a urinary tract infection, urolithiasis, or another lower-urinary problem that needs prompt veterinary attention.
Why Does My Cat Have Stinky Paws
Smelly cat paws usually come from stepping in poop, interdigital dermatitis, sweaty pads, or bad breath. Keep paws trimmed and clean, watch for limping or red skin, and see a vet for infection or stomatitis.
Fish That Are Dangerous for Cats
Not every fish is safe for cats. Tuna depletes vitamin E and causes steatitis; squid's thiaminase triggers B1 deficiency and a wobbly gait; abalone innards cause photosensitivity dermatitis and ear necrosis; bonito's magnesium invites urinary disease. Keep these off the menu.