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How to Prevent Urinary Blockage in Cats
Urinary blockage in cats comes from narrow or inflamed tracts, stones, or infections, and can damage kidneys. Prevent it with plenty of water, exercise, and prompt vet care at the first sign of reduced urination.
Why Does My Cat Have a Runny Nose and Breathe Through Its Mouth?
Cats prefer nasal breathing and only mouth-breathe when truly unable, so a runny nose with mouth breathing needs prompt care. This article covers the causes and treatments.
Is It Normal for a Cat to Breathe Through Its Mouth?
Cats evolved in the desert as quiet-breathing hunters, so seeing one pant like a dog is unusual. Brief panting after exercise is normal, but at rest it signals a problem. This article covers three common causes.
What to Do When a Cat Strains but Cannot Urinate
A cat that squats for a long time without producing urine is often a male with a blockage from infection or stones. This guide lists the common signs of feline urinary disease and the steps owners should take to get a diagnosis and relief.
Why Does Your Cat’s Breath Smell Bad?
Cat bad breath often points to dental plaque, gingivitis, digestive trouble, or serious disease such as kidney failure, feline leukemia, or diabetes. Have a vet clean the teeth, adjust the diet, treat the underlying illness, and use antibiotics to control infection.
Common Causes and Medications for Cough in Dogs and Cats
A cough in dogs and cats can be dry or productive and stems from viruses, bacterial respiratory infection, parasites (heartworm, roundworm), irritants or foreign bodies. Treatment targets the cause — antivirals, antibiotics, dewormers, bronchodilators and cough suppressants — while vaccines, regular deworming and a clean, dust-free home prevent most cases.
What Medication Is Used for Allergic Dermatitis in Cats
Allergic dermatitis in cats is usually triggered by parasites, drugs, food or environmental irritants, causing red, itchy skin. Treatment focuses on removing the allergen and relieving itch with antihistamines; secondary infection needs medicated sprays and parasite control.
Common Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Pet Colds
Pets catch colds easily — usually from chills (season changes, baths, drafts, rain, cold floors) or low resistance. A plain cold can worsen into something serious, so treat it early. Never give human cold medicine (acetaminophen is toxic to dogs and cats); use pet-specific drugs. Learn the warning signs that separate a cold from pneumonia, rhinitis, feline herpesvirus (cat flu) or distemper.
Treating Cat Stomatitis: What You Should Know
Feline stomatitis causes bad breath and hurts eating, even leading to kidney or liver failure—take it seriously. Here is how to treat and prevent it.
Signs of Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Toxoplasmosis can infect almost all warm-blooded animals, and cats are the only host that spreads it through feces. Learn the acute and chronic signs and how to prevent infection.