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Why Your Cat Gets Static Electricity
The most annoying thing in winter is static — fur stands on end, clothes crackle, you get zapped petting the cat, fur clings to clothes, and the coat loses its smoothness.
What Is Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)?
Studies show three most common cat lower-urinary-tract diseases: FIC, urolithiasis, and UTI. The most common is 'FIC' — feline idiopathic cystitis.
How to Prevent Seasonal Diseases in Cats
Whenever the seasons change, cats of different age groups face different health risks depending on their condition, medical history, and home environment. Below, we distinguish between young cats and senior cats and introduce the precautions to keep in mind during seasonal transitions.
How to Treat Cat Skin Disease
Cat skin disease includes bacterial, fungal, parasitic, metabolic, and immune types. Treatment is local (medicated wash, clipped fur, ointment) or systemic (oral drugs); good sunlight and medicated shampoo aid recovery.
Cat Folliculitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline folliculitis is caused by endocrine imbalance or infection (often Staphylococcus intermedius), showing coal-like black specks on the chin or tail. It affects appearance and has a long treatment cycle; clean care and the right medication clear it up.
Why Is My Dog Losing Fur on Its Tail?
Why does a dog lose fur in patches on the tail? Tail hair loss can also be caused by parasites - especially in big-tailed dogs with thick, dense coats, where poor grooming and cleaning can lead to infestations.
What Is a ‘One-Week Cat’ (Sick Kitten Scam)
We often hear 'one-week cat' or 'one-week dog'—dishonest sellers dose sick kittens with stimulants to fool buyers, and the kitten dies about a week after arriving home. Here's how to spot and avoid them.
Pre-Death Symptoms of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) comes in wet and dry forms. As with any animal, a cat shows certain typical changes near death. Here is what to expect.
Cat Gastroenteritis: What to Do
The most common sign of cat gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal mucosa. It occurs often and has many causes, split into acute and chronic forms. Here are the symptoms and treatment.
Symptoms of Canine Roundworm Infection
Puppies get roundworm very often, usually because deworming is not done on schedule, and partly due to diet. Severe infection can be fatal, so owners must take it seriously. Here are the symptoms.