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How Long Does Cat Gastroenteritis Take to Heal on Its Own?
Chronic gastroenteritis — from long-term poor eating habits — can improve over 1–2 months of careful feeding, but acute gastroenteritis is dangerous and tends only to worsen, with a high death rate. At the first sign of vomiting or diarrhea, get the cat to a vet rather than dosing it at home.
How to Treat and Remove Cat ‘Black Chin’ (Feline Acne)
Why does my cat have black dots on the chin that return after cleaning, then turn red and spread? Let's look at the causes and treatment of feline acne.
Cat Ringworm: Treatment and Prevention
Ringworm is a common feline skin disease, mostly in low-resistance cats. Microsporum canis and Trichophyton are the two main fungi; 90% from M. canis, evolving into irritating ringworm. Here's the detail.
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.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Diarrhea
Diarrhea is soft to watery stool. If your cat has diarrhea, you may see blood, mucus, parasites or foreign material in the stool. Here is a detailed look at the symptoms.
How to Tell Your Cat Is Unhappy
Cats hide feelings well, but vocal changes, airplane ears, a tucked tail, and withdrawal all signal distress. Even purring can mean a cat is self-soothing rather than happy.
What Does a Cat’s Purring Mean?
Cats purr for many reasons, and not all of them mean the cat is fine. Here are the different kinds of purrs and what they mean.
What to Watch During a Cat’s Teething
Cats teethe from about 4–5 to 8 months, with red, itchy, bleeding gums and low appetite. Soften kibble with warm water, goat milk, or unsalted bone broth; give chew toys or dental sticks, not scolding, for biting; check for retained baby teeth causing bad bite; after teething return to dry food and brush often; mild gum swelling can self-heal or use an oral spray.
What Is Milk Ringworm in Cats?
Milk ringworm (also called fetal ringworm) is a mild fungus in young kittens from low resistance and milk on the skin. It fades as they grow, does not spread, and is not true ringworm. Learn how it differs and how to prevent it.
What Causes Bloody Stool From Cat Colitis
Bloody, foul cat stool usually means colitis—from diet change, foreign objects, bacteria, parasites (coccidia, Giardia), drugs, or allergies. Treatment pairs diet and probiotics with targeted antiparasitic, antiallergy, and antibiotic care.