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What to Do When Your Cat Has a Nosebleed
Usually a vet can find the cause from history and physical exam, but if not, further tests are needed, as follows:
When Is Cat Urethral Reconstruction (Perineal Urethrostomy) Warranted?
Many vets push reconstruction and promise no relapse. If a vet promises that, there are two reasons.
Why Cats Need Their Teeth Brushed
Surprised to learn cats really need brushing? When bad breath won't yield to dental sticks or mouthwash, wouldn't you consider it?
How to Treat Cat Skin Disease
Cat skin disease includes bacterial, fungal, parasitic, metabolic, and immune types. Treatment is local (medicated wash, clipped fur, ointment) or systemic (oral drugs); good sunlight and medicated shampoo aid recovery.
What Is a ‘One-Week Cat’ (Sick Kitten Scam)
We often hear 'one-week cat' or 'one-week dog'—dishonest sellers dose sick kittens with stimulants to fool buyers, and the kitten dies about a week after arriving home. Here's how to spot and avoid them.
Can Cat Fleas Jump onto Humans
Many owners ask whether cat fleas jump onto people. They usually don't settle on humans, but they do bite. Fleas prefer warmer hosts; a cat's body temperature is much higher than a human's, so once on the cat they stay.
Why Does My Cat Keep Vomiting
Cat vomiting is common yet complex. Every owner faces it, but many diseases cause it—a dozen or two. Even vets find 'my cat threw up, why?' hard to answer.
Should a Cat Fully Recover from Ringworm Before Vaccination
Must ringworm fully heal before vaccination, and if the gap between the second and third shots is too long, does it still work or must you restart?
Why Is There Blood in My Cat’s Stool
A happy day of scooping, then a jolt — why is there blood at the cat's anus, even dirty fur? Here's what causes bloody stool in cats.
What to Do If Your Cat Eats Grass
Scientists can't agree on the single reason cats and dogs eat grass, but several theories exist. It may just differ by animal. Here are some possible answers.