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Pet Vomiting (Part 3): Vomiting from Internal Parasites and Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Internal parasites living in a dog or cat's gut irritate the intestinal lining and trigger vomiting, sometimes expelling visible worms. Food poisoning causes far more violent vomiting along with seizures and drooling, and demands immediate induced vomiting and gastric lavage. Routine deworming and keeping toxic foods — onions, grapes, chocolate, macadamia nuts — out of reach are the best defenses.
How Weather Affects Your Cat’s Mood and Health
Cats feel weather as keenly as people do, storms, cold, heat, and humidity all shift their mood and health. Watch for heatstroke and hypothermia in extremes, and keep the home between 20 and 25 C with sun, warmth, and steady routine.
Why Your Cat Won’t Eat, Looks Lethargic, and Is Losing Weight
A cat that stops eating grows weak and thins fast, and prolonged refusal can be fatal, so find the cause. Look to gut disease, viral infection like panleukopenia or rhinotracheitis, parasites or hairballs, or unspent heat, and see a vet when unsure.
Things to Note When a New Cat Comes Home
Congrats new owners on your cat! But amid the joy, be rational about care knowledge and the issues a new cat brings. Let's discuss.
What to Do with Your Cat When You’re Away for the Holidays
When you travel for a holiday, your furry child has nowhere to go. Taking it home risks stress from the journey and environment change; a boarding facility risks infection; asking someone over to scoop litter worries you about personal property. All these make every owner dread holidays. This article shares common placement methods and precautions.
10 Herbs and Plants That Benefit Cats
Today we introduce 10 herbs beneficial to a cat's health. If you'd like to grow them at home, they're a great choice for cat-owning households.
Signs Your Cat May Be Sick
Watch for subtle behavior changes when a cat is sick.
Why Use Cat Litter
Cats are clean, sensitive animals that value hygiene. Choosing litter is essential — ideal litter must suit the cat's comfort, or it risks illness. A clean, hygienic, easy-to-clean box also avoids whole-house odor.
Common Mistakes That Harm Your Cat
Well-meaning habits can hurt cats: overfeeding, frequent baths, bells and clothes, free-roaming, and breeding folded-ear cats all pose real health risks.
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.