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How Often and Which Vaccines Does a Cat Need?
Vaccinating a cat protects both the cat's health and the owner's household. From the FVRCP series to rabies, timing and type matter. Learn a cat's vaccination schedule and what each shot covers.
What Causes Tartar in Cats?
We know cats are clean animals that groom themselves, but they can't brush their own teeth—that's the owner's job. Yet many owners forget, brushing themselves but neglecting the cat's teeth. People wonder: how does a cat get tartar? Here we explain the causes.
Why do cats get anemia
Common causes include a single diet, blood loss, parasites, feline leukemia, and FIV. Feed balanced nutrition, deworm regularly, and see a vet for bleeding or abnormal symptoms.
My cat drooled; I noticed red gums, tongue ulcers, a lump-like thing at the back of the mouth; gave amoxicillin and B2 a few days, ulcers/gum redness faded but still eats little, refuses kibble; tonight after meds and a walk it vomited yellow fluid. Still won’t eat much—only cat strips and paste packets.
Per description/image: stomatitis—tongue tip ulcer, red gums/mucosa, drooling, low appetite. Causes bacterial or viral; screen for calicivirus, FIV first, then targeted meds. If ordinary bacterial, daily anti-inflammatory + antibacterial spray, feed soft/wet food to reduce irritation, supplement B vitamins. If no improvement, consider viral—add antivirals/interferon. Recurrent stomatitis often needs full-mouth extraction.
Health Check and Prep Before Bringing a New Cat Home
Before a new cat comes home, a health check is the smart first step, plus a few daily supplies once it arrives. A pre-purchase exam, blood and stool tests, and X-rays map out the kitten's condition. Then watch for the big early risks: panleukopenia, cat flu, ear mites, and gastroenteritis. Avoid baths or shaving unless a skin issue demands it, since the stress can trigger behavior problems and illness. Knowing the warning signs helps you act fast.
Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Cat
Neutering removes the reproductive organs and the hormone-driven behaviors that come with them. It controls the stray population, lowers disease risk, and cuts spraying and fighting — benefits that reach well beyond one cat.
Do Cats Have Blood Types?
Cats have three blood types — A, B, and AB — defined by proteins on the red cell surface. Knowing a cat's type matters because the wrong transfusion can trigger a fatal reaction, so typing and cross-matching always come first.
Common Infectious Diseases in Cats
This issue summarizes 8 common feline infectious diseases; here is a brief introduction.
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