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What Happens When a Cat Lacks Vitamin C
Long-term lack of vitamin C gives a cat scurvy: low spirit, poor appetite, anemia, weight loss and easy bleeding or skin inflammation. As it worsens, gums swell and bleed, wounds heal poorly, and in severe cases cheeks and tongue ulcerate or die back, with joint pain and bleeding in the bladder, gut, kidney or nose. Treat with oral or injected vitamin C plus symptomatic care, and prevent it with a balanced, complete diet, since processing destroys much of the vitamin in food.
Niacin (Vitamin B3) Deficiency in Dogs and Cats
Niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency in dogs and cats causes pellagra-like signs, oral and esophageal ulcers, black tongue in dogs, diarrhea, anemia, and symmetric dermatitis. It follows corn-heavy diets low in tryptophan, and is corrected with dietary niacin.
Uremia in Dogs and Cats
Uremia is the severe, body-wide poisoning that results when advanced kidney failure lets metabolic wastes build up in the blood. It affects the nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and blood systems, and is treated by managing the underlying kidney disease and the individual symptoms.
Gastric Hemorrhage (Stomach Bleeding) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Gastric hemorrhage is bleeding from the stomach lining in dogs and cats, causing vomiting of blood, black tarry stool, and anemia. It is an emergency treated with volume replacement, bleeding control, and veterinary-directed care.
Dental Calculus (Tartar) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Dental calculus is hardened mineral buildup on the teeth of dogs and cats that inflames the gums and causes bad breath. It is removed by professional scaling and prevented with regular dental care.
My cat’s drool smells foul and only flows at night — what could it be?
Foul-smelling drooling usually points to oral or digestive problems such as gingivitis, periodontitis, or mouth ulcers. Check the mouth, keep it clean, and see a vet if it doesn't improve.
Common Oral Diseases in Cats and Dogs
Many pets suffer oral disease; most is controllable by daily brushing and dental care, yet many pets lack it, causing disease. How to care daily?
What to Do When Your Cat Sneezes
Cats, like people, sneeze and cough when they have a cold, but sneezing alone does not confirm a cold.
Essential Cat Home-Care Supplies
There are many must-have cat home-care items, such as a scale, thermometer, syringe, and Elizabethan collar. Let us explain in detail.
Plants That Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs
Flowers and plants add beauty and romance to every holiday; they make wonderful holiday gifts. But as a dog owner you may wonder which plants are safe for dogs and which are dangerous. In response to this question, I have listed the following list of "toxic plants".