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How to Treat Kidney Stones in Cats
Cats do not drink much, so they are prone to kidney disease, especially kidney stones. Here is how to treat feline kidney stones.
What to Consider Before Breeding Your Cat
If your only reason is 'I heard breeding is good for the mother cat' or 'it is inhumane to leave her unbred while she is in heat,' we suggest you drop the breeding plan.
Does an Indoor Cat Still Need Deworming?
Even strictly indoor cats meet parasites via your shoes, plants, drains, and raw-food diets. Internal and external deworming every 1–3 months keeps your cat — and your family — healthy.
FIP: Most Obvious Symptoms and Treatment
FIP is among the scariest cat diseases; once caught, the cure rate is under 5%, with no specific drug. Most vets can only use supportive care to prolong life, and some even suggest euthanasia when the cat is in extreme pain. What kind of virus is this, and what can we do to prevent it?
What Owners Can Do When a Cat Has Pharyngitis
When a cat is sick, the owner naturally wants to help it recover fast. That urgency is normal, but it must be effective help. Here is what owners can do when a cat develops pharyngitis.
Can Cats Drink Raw (Untreated) Water? The Risks and Consequences
Cats should never be given raw, untreated water such as tap, well, river, or stream water. Untreated water carries bacteria, fungi, excess minerals, chlorine, and debris that can cause gastroenteritis, kidney strain, urinary stones, and parasite infection — boiling the water first removes most of these risks.
Treatment and Prevention of Stud Tail Dermatitis in Cats
Stud tail is usually mild but recurs and needs ongoing care. Treatment includes medicated benzoyl-peroxide baths, topical antibiotics, neutering, and—if severe—cellulitis care. Prevention centers on diet, hygiene, and neutering.
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.
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.
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.