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Signs Your Cat Is About to Give Birth
A pregnant cat near delivery needs close watching; her body and behavior change. Owners must catch these signals. Here we detail the pre-birth signs.
How to Help a Kitten Recover from Ringworm Quickly
Ringworm is a common feline skin disease. Because kittens have weak resistance, they easily get ringworm, but treatment is slow and complex and requires great patience from the owner. Here we share some ringworm treatments.
Common Cat Diseases and Their Treatments
Common cat diseases are infectious enteritis (vaccinate; fatal in kittens), infectious anemia (spreads via fleas; antibiotics plus nutrition), and roundworm (dewormer and disinfect items).
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.
What to Do About a Kitten That Smells of Urine (Can You Bathe It?)
A kitten that smells strongly of urine often points to food or poor hygiene. Because kittens have weak immunity, bathing risks chills — this guide covers diet fixes, cleaning, and when a bath is safe.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Lethargic After Deworming
Deworming is a routine task, but some cats go limp and listless after the dose. Here are the reasons a cat may lose energy after deworming and what to do.
What to Do When a Mother Cat Breathes Rapidly After Giving Birth
Rapid breathing in a mother cat after birth is often normal in the first 2–3 days, as delivery drains her energy and nutrients. Support her with nutrition and rest, avoid baths, and see a vet if symptoms persist or worsen.
Why Is My Cat Lethargic and Sleeping All Day?
Cats naturally sleep 12–18 hours a day, so lots of sleep isn't always illness. But if a cat can't be woken, seems dull when awake, or shows reduced urine, soft stools, fast breathing, appetite loss, or eye/nose discharge, it may be sick and should see a vet.
How to Support a Cat with a Sensitive Stomach
Some cats have notoriously delicate digestions—the so-called glass stomach—prone to soft stools, diarrhea, and vomiting. The key to managing it is diet. Choose a limited-ingredient, single-protein hypoallergenic food, feed small meals several times a day, and always transition new food over seven days. Pet-specific probiotics (mixed into water below 40°C so the live cultures survive) help rebalance gut flora, while a calm, low-stress home prevents flare-ups. If symptoms persist or worsen, a vet check and possibly a prescription gastrointestinal diet are the right next steps.
Can Stray Cats Survive the Winter Cold?
Stray cats lack shelter and can freeze in harsh cold—kittens below 15°C and adults below 10°C are at risk. Help by building a waterproof insulated shelter with warm bedding, providing high-energy food and unfrozen water, checking your car before starting it, and contacting rescues for adoption.