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Why Cats Pee Outside the Litter Box: Medical Causes

Why Cats Pee Outside the Litter Box: Medical Causes

Inappropriate urination β€” peeing outside the litter box β€” is frustrating, but it's often a signal of an underlying medical issue. Here is how to identify the culprit and which conditions your vet will rule out.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 7, 2021
Why Cats Urinate Outside the Litter Box

Why Cats Urinate Outside the Litter Box

Cats are naturally fastidious, so inappropriate urination almost always points to a solvable issue, a dirty or cramped litter box, hormonal marking, stress, or a urinary problem. Identifying the trigger is the first step to fixing it.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 5, 2021
Should You Neuter Your Dog?

Should You Neuter Your Dog?

Neutering cuts the risk of several cancers and infections but raises the odds of weight gain and thyroid issues. Weigh the pros and cons, and time the surgery after full growth.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 2, 2021
Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Cat

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 β€” benefits that reach well beyond one cat.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 30, 2020
Why Your Cat Is Shedding

Why Your Cat Is Shedding

Both long- and short-haired cats shed daily, and you can't stop it, only manage it. Seasonal change, the wrong shampoo, or stress are the usual reasons, with endocrine disease a rarer one. Brush often, use a cat-specific wash, and comfort a stressed cat to cut the loss.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 16, 2020
Cat Spay and Neuter Care: Details You Shouldn’t Skip

Cat Spay and Neuter Care: Details You Shouldn’t Skip

Neutering curbs mating aggression, noisy calling, marking, and heat-related illness, but the surgery is only half the job. Follow the antibiotic course, avoid picking the cat up, and support recovery with good nutrition.

Pet Health πŸ“… November 9, 2020
Why Your Dog Won’t Eat and What to Do

Why Your Dog Won’t Eat and What to Do

A dog skipping meals is often harmless β€” teething, heat, or pregnancy can suppress appetite temporarily β€” but it can also signal illness, picky behavior from too many treats, or gastritis from eating plants. Fix the feeding routine, offer tasty nutritious food, and see a vet when sickness is the cause.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 26, 2020
What to Do About a Puppy’s Eye Discharge from Dietary Heat

What to Do About a Puppy’s Eye Discharge from Dietary Heat

Too much meat or organ meat unbalances a puppy's diet and leads to eye discharge. Keep the eyes clean, switch to plainer food with vegetables and more water, use a soothing eye drop if discharge changes, and make sure the pup rests.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 21, 2020
How to Reduce Shedding in a Pug

How to Reduce Shedding in a Pug

Pugs shed, but how much depends on daily care. Over-bathing, human shampoo, too little sunlight, and poor diet all make shedding worse, while regular brushing, good nutrition, and quick attention to skin trouble keep the coat under control.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 19, 2020
Is Dandruff on a Puppy Normal?

Is Dandruff on a Puppy Normal?

Dandruff from normal shedding is too small to see; visible flakes mean a likely skin problemβ€”fungal disease, allergic dermatitis, too much salt, parasites or hormone issues. Bathe on a schedule with puppy shampoo, keep the coat dry, and balance nutrition; persistent flakes need a vet.

Pet Health πŸ“… October 19, 2020