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How to Help a Constipated Cat
A cat should pass stool once a day. If your cat hasn't gone in 48-72 hours, it may be constipated. The most common cause is dehydration, but constipation is often a side effect of diseases including diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism and anal blockage. It can affect any age but is more common in older male cats; obese cats are at higher risk. Untreated, it leads to worse problems.
Why Is My Cat Suddenly Losing Weight?
Unexplained weight loss — common in older cats — can signal poor intake, gut disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, organ failure, or tumors. Even a normal-eating cat that loses weight should see a vet promptly.
Types of Heart Disease in Cats
About one in seven cats has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Cat heart disease ranges from HCM (70–90% of cases) to restrictive and dilated cardiomyopathy — all end in failure but differ microscopically. Early detection is key.
What Causes Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Most feline cardiomyopathy is genetic, but taurine deficiency and hyperthyroidism are proven links. Learn the known causes — and why limiting tuna and adding taurine lowers the risk.
How to Prevent Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Cardiomyopathy cannot be cured, so prevention is everything. Annual check-ups, taurine-rich balanced food, a calm low-salt home, and fish-oil/vitamin E support are the best ways to lower a cat's risk.
Feline HCM: The Silent Killer of Cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common — and most hidden — heart disease in cats. It can strike any breed or age, often found only at a late stage. Learn what it is, why it happens, its signs, and daily care that helps.
What to Do If Your Cat Has a Seizure
Feline epilepsy is an intermittent, brain-origin disease marked by convulsions; after an episode the cat often staggers and circles. Let's learn about it.
Signs That Your Cat Is Sick
Cats hide illness, so watch for odd urination or weight change, shifts in social behavior, appetite and coat changes, and stress, voice, or breath changes. Catching sickness early is what saves them.
How to Help a Thin Cat Gain Weight
A thin cat may be underweight due to genetics, poor diet, parasites, digestive disease, or dental issues. Rule out illness with a vet first; then raise the diet's nutritional density, feed small frequent meals, and add gentle play to boost appetite and build a healthy body.
What happens if a cat drinks too much water?
Extra water rarely causes immediate harm, but long-term or sudden increases can signal diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or kidney disease. Some drugs (diuretics, steroids) raise thirst. Heat or salty food also increases intake, which is normal, but avoid too much salt to protect the kidneys.