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Why Is a Cat’s Urine Yellow (and What to Do)
Healthy cat urine is pale yellow; dark yellow can mean low water intake, 'heat,' or urinary disease. This guide covers the causes and the steps to hydrate, cool, and treat.
How to Prevent Urinary Blockage in Cats
Urinary blockage in cats comes from narrow or inflamed tracts, stones, or infections, and can damage kidneys. Prevent it with plenty of water, exercise, and prompt vet care at the first sign of reduced urination.
Bacterial Infections in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms and Medications
Bacterial infections in dogs and cats range from leptospirosis and Lyme disease to E. coli, brucellosis, pasteurellosis, staph, and salmonella. This guide summarizes each disease's signs and the drugs and prevention that matter most.
Why Is My Cat Breathing Through Its Mouth and Not Eating?
Mouth breathing in cats is abnormal and suggests nasal blockage or labored breathing. If appetite is also lost, a veterinary visit is best. This article explains the common causes.
Why Is Your Cat Yellow and Feverish?
Yellow skin, eyes, or ears with fever, vomiting, and anorexia signal cat hepatitis and jaundice. Causes include poor food, pesticides, and human drugs. Treat within a 'golden 14 days' with a vet-guided liver supplement and a light diet.
What to Do When a Cat Breathes Through Its Mouth and Drools
Mouth breathing with drooling in cats is usually linked to oral problems, but not always. Observe the overall symptoms to identify the cause. This article covers common causes and what you can do.
What to Do When a Cat Strains but Cannot Urinate
A cat that squats for a long time without producing urine is often a male with a blockage from infection or stones. This guide lists the common signs of feline urinary disease and the steps owners should take to get a diagnosis and relief.
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Ear Mites
Ear mites cause intense itching, brown flaky earwax, foul odor, and head-shaking in cats. Confirm by checking the ears, then clean with an ear solution, apply miticide drops, and deworm the whole body. Regular checks and a clean, sunny environment prevent recurrence.
What Medication Helps a Dog With Frequent, Urgent Urination?
Frequent, urgent urination in dogs can stem from blockage, urethritis, stones, or bladder stones, so medication differs by cause. This guide walks through the likely diagnoses and the drugs and home care that match each.
What Are the Signs of Cat Constipation?
Constipated cats visit the litter box with no result, strain and cry while defecating, lose appetite, and may show a hard belly mass when severe. Causes include slow motility, low-fiber diets, stress, and illness. Prevent it with fiber, water, exercise, and gentle massage.