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Can Humans Catch Cat Ringworm?
Ringworm spreads between cats and dogs, and humans catch it easily too. Here is what to do if you or your cat is infected.
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.
Common Cat Diseases
Beyond eating, drinking, and sleeping, cats get sick too - and that is what owners fear most. Here is a roundup of common cat diseases for reference.
How to Clean a Cat’s Ears
Clean cats groom themselves but not their ears. Without regular cleaning, wax, dust and cells form dark oil, or worse ear mites and yeast.
Emergency First Aid When Your Cat or Dog Is Stung
After a bee sting, a pet's face often swells into a comical lump — easy to spot by checking for a stinger. Here are four emergency steps for cat or dog stings.
How to Control Cat Odor in Your Home
Cats themselves have little body odor; the smell comes from the litter box, vomit, and waste. Stay on top of litter-box cleaning, pick the right litter, clean urine with paper and baking soda, and add extra boxes for multi-cat homes to keep the air fresh.
What Are the Symptoms of Stud Tail in Cats?
Stud tail looks like blackheads on a cat's tail base, with greasy matted fur and a foul waxy buildup, and can progress to infection. This article covers its causes, symptoms, and treatment plus prevention.
What Is Stud Tail in Cats and How to Treat It
Stud tail (tail gland hyperplasia) is an oily, acne-like skin condition in cats caused by hormone-driven sebum overproduction—common in intact males. Learn its causes and the treatment approach: neutering, antibiotics, and topical cleaning.
What Medication for Bleeding, Suppurating Cat Tail Folliculitis
Tail folliculitis comes from overactive sebaceous glands clogging pores, mostly in males; neutering often stops it. When it bleeds or suppurates, bacterial infection (pyoderma) is likely—see a vet. This article covers the steps.
What to Do When a Cat’s Tail Folliculitis Causes Heavy Shedding
Tail folliculitis in cats, also called 'stud tail,' causes hair loss and redness from overactive sebaceous glands. Treatment means adjusting diet, cleaning, medicated baths, and sometimes neutering. Once the folliculitis clears, the hair grows back.