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Which Cat Vaccines Are Optional
Many, but these are non-core vaccines for uncommon diseases; whether to give them depends on the cat's environment. In cat-heavy places with a confirmed case, a newcomer may be vaccinated for safety—or isolation may work better, since some vaccines aren't reliably effective.
Cat Hepatic Ascites: Symptoms and Causes
Heart disease, tumors, liver disease, kidney disease, FIP, and other peritonitis causes can all lead to ascites in cats. Older cats more often have tumors; kittens more often right-heart failure; parasites are also possible.
Pre-Death Symptoms of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) comes in wet and dry forms. As with any animal, a cat shows certain typical changes near death. Here is what to expect.
Cat Gastroenteritis: What to Do
The most common sign of cat gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal mucosa. It occurs often and has many causes, split into acute and chronic forms. Here are the symptoms and treatment.
Do Cats Need Vaccinations
Cat vaccination plays a vital role in keeping pets happy and healthy; every cat should be properly immunized.
How to Feed a Cat
Key things to know about feeding cats: five important points.
Which Cat Infectious Diseases Are Most Contagious?
Day-to-day cat care is not expensive, but veterinary bills once a kitten falls ill can be significant. Below we share some of the most contagious infectious diseases that affect cats.
Why Cats Shouldn’t Play with Yarn Balls
Cats love small things they can bat with their paws, and yarn is no exception. But yarn poses serious risks, so know the dangers and find safer alternatives.
Ten Foods That Are Deadly to Cats
Many well-meaning owners share human snacks with their cats, but some common foods are silently fatal. Chocolate, grapes, onions, and certain medicines can cause severe poisoning or death.
Is a Cat Stomping Its Paws the Same as Kneading?
Cats often press their front paws rhythmically into soft surfaces while purring. This behavior, called kneading or making biscuits, is a sign of comfort, happiness, and trust rather than anger.