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Cat Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment
Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints. We often see it in the elderly and it's common in dogs — but cats get it too, and it's often overlooked.
How Long Does Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough) Take to Heal?
After a cold, a dog may have an itchy throat and make a coughing sound like a person clearing phlegm, with lethargy and reduced or lost appetite. Some older dogs have a high rate of airway collapse.
Are College Students Unsuitable to Keep Cats?
Having a cat at college is fun, but I don't advise students to keep cats in dorms, or that students are unsuitable - most schools ban pets.
FIP in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
FIP, short for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, means inflammation of the abdominal lining. When this inflammation is linked to a specific mutated feline coronavirus, it is infectious peritonitis (FIP). Only a small fraction of coronavirus strains cause FIP.
Can You Walk a Cat on a Leash?
Some cats enjoy the outdoors, but leash training takes patience — use a light H-style harness, never a collar, and build up indoors first. If your cat hates it, don't force it; enriching indoor life works just as well.
Why Is My Cat Sneezing
Pets and people sneeze for two usual reasons: inflamed nasal lining or a foreign object in the nostril. If exposed to irritants or a respiratory infection, the lining inflames.
Little-Known Facts About Cats
Cats rub you to claim ownership, ignore you on purpose, knead from instinct, watch you to guard territory, can have mixed-litter kittens, and trill to 'command' you.
Pet Constipation: Causes, Signs, and Relief
Long-term constipation lets toxins reabsorb and can damage liver/kidneys. Causes range from hairballs to obesity, foreign objects, disease, and stress. Boost water, fiber, and exercise.
What to Do When a Cat Fears the Vet
Like children, most cats fear the vet, yet every cat must go. Each visit is a battle; some hide to avoid reality. Here is help.
What Is a Normal Animal Body Temperature
Temperature is a basic, important sign in diagnosis. As one of three vital signs, its range reflects the animal's state. Here is the basics.