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Decoding Cat Behavior
A cat's 'disgusted' face is the Flehmen response sniffing pheromones; purring eases pain and heals bone; a love-bite means 'stop'; cats know their name but often ignore it; and knocking things over is attention-seeking or hunting practice. Reading these cuts the confusion.
What Causes Abnormal Bleeding in Cats
Abnormal bleeding in cats is also called feline coagulopathy, occurring when normal bleeding happens due to a clotting disorder. This article explains why cats bleed abnormally.
Causes and Treatment of Abnormal Bleeding in Cats
There are many causes of abnormal bleeding in cats, including diseases related to platelets, clotting factors, or blood vessels. Although these diseases are uncommon in cats, they can occur at any age or breed. This article explains the causes of abnormal bleeding in cats and how to treat it.
Cat Abnormal Bleeding: Diagnostic and Treatment Guide
Abnormal bleeding in cats needs a workup - history, CBC, biochemistry, urinalysis, X-rays, clotting studies, and more - to find the cause (infection, toxin, platelet disorder). Severe cases need IV fluids, transfusion, oxygen, and antibiotics.
Symptoms of Anemia in Cats
Many owners are puzzled to find anemia at a routine checkup—'same feeding as others, how did this happen?' They worry and pile on supplements, often with little effect. Long-term anemia disrupts body function and triggers other diseases; finding the root cause is the only real cure.
The Effects of Atropine on Cats and Dogs
Atropine is commonly used to block the effect of certain nervous-system impulses (acetylcholine) on receptors throughout the body. In animals such as dogs and cats, it is most often used in surgical anesthesia to prevent the adverse effects of nervous stimulation.
What Medicine to Give a Cat with a Fever
What should we do if our cat shows fever symptoms? Most owners think of giving medicine, but few know what to give a feverish cat, so they cannot treat the cause and the cat suffers. Here we explain what medicine a feverish cat should take, for targeted treatment.
What to Do When a Cat Has Fatty Liver Disease
Cat fatty liver cannot heal on its own - it needs monitoring equipment and a vet's skill, like a nasal tube for an anorexic cat. You cannot cure it at home, and earlier is better. Here is how it is treated.
Understanding Cat Chronic Hepatitis
Many owners panic when a cat is diagnosed with chronic hepatitis, fearing they will lose their pet. In fact it is not a death sentence and can be cured - the earlier treatment starts, the faster the recovery. Here is what chronic hepatitis really means.
The Causes and Dangers of Cat Pharyngitis
Many people have suffered from pharyngitis themselves and know it is uncomfortable, slow to heal, and prone to recurrence. What you may not realize is that cats can develop pharyngitis too and endure the same distress. Here is what cat owners should know about the condition.