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Common Causes of Shedding in Cats and Dogs and How to Relieve It with Medication
Shedding in pets is common, but excessive or abnormal hair loss usually signals an underlying problem—seasonal coat change, parasites, fungal infection, poor nutrition, allergies, hormonal imbalance, over-bathing, or stress. This article covers the causes and the medications that help.
Cat Asthma: Symptoms and Care Tips
Cat asthma is a chronic allergic condition whose hallmark is constant wheezing, often with a cough. Because signs often vanish at the clinic, the owner's observations matter. Learn the symptoms, causes, and daily care for a cat with asthma.
Why Does a Cat Keep Tearing Up?
Seeing a cat cry, an owner may think it is sad — but tearing has many causes, from eye irritation to inflammation. Learn why cats tear up and how to respond to each one.
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.
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Cats
Cat diabetes comes in two types, split mainly by how much the cat depends on insulin. Any cat can get it, but older, neutered, male, and obese cats are more at risk. Learn the causes, signs, and treatment of feline diabetes.
Why Is My Cat Vomiting and Having Diarrhea After Vaccination?
Post-vaccine vomiting and diarrhea usually stem from a temporary immunity dip that lets a chill or bad food trigger acute gastroenteritis, though incomplete vaccination can also mean panleukopenia. Withhold food and water for 6-8 hours if vomiting continues, use vet-approved GI meds, and get a fecal and blood check to confirm the cause.
What to Do If Your Cat Has Diarrhea and Vomiting After a Bath and Air Conditioning
A bath followed by cold air-conditioning can chill a cat and trigger vomiting and diarrhea, often from bacterial gastroenteritis, parasites, or (if unvaccinated) panleukopenia. Withhold food and water for 6-8 hours if vomiting persists, use vet-approved GI meds, keep the cat warm at 27-28C, and see a vet if symptoms continue.
What to Do When Cat Gastroenteritis Causes Vomiting
Gastroenteritis is common in cats, and vomiting is its hallmark sign. The key response is to withhold food and water until the vomiting stops, then reintroduce small amounts of water and easily digested food. See a vet promptly, keep the environment clean, and avoid temperature swings and irregular feeding.
Cat Dandruff: Causes and Treatment
Dandruff in cats is usually caused by external parasites such as fleas or lice, or by allergic reactions to pollen and dust. Mild flakes with no other symptoms are normal, but heavy flaking with rashes or hair loss calls for parasiticides and medicated skin care. Regular deworming and a healthy skin barrier are the best defense.
Symptoms and Treatment of Common Viral Infectious Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Viruses need host cells to multiply, then spread via blood and lymph causing infection. Here are common viral diseases in dogs and cats.