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What causes high blood sugar in cats?
There are many reasons a cat's blood sugar may rise, with improper diet being a primary factor. Foods high in sugar or carbohydrates can spike blood glucose after meals, and a lack of exercise can also lead to elevated levels.
Why Is My Cat So Thin, and How to Fatten It Up
A thin cat may be genetically slim, underfed, picky, parasitized, in season, or ill. Match the cause: better food, drop the junk snacks, deworm, or spay - and aim for a healthy standard weight, not fat.
What is wrong with my cat’s eyes?
With limited info the exact issue can't be determined, but common signs are: tearing (irritation, blocked tear ducts, infection); redness/swelling (injury, conjunctivitis, keratitis); cloudiness (corneal ulcer, cataract); protruding eyes (hyperthyroidism, hypertension, glaucoma).
My cat has heavy hair loss on chest, belly, and limbs with no dandruff or ringworm, and normal thyroid, CBC, and blood chemistry, with normal energy, appetite, and elimination
Hair loss on the body without skin-disease signs is usually endocrine-related alopecia. Cushing's, Addison's, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and diabetes can cause large or symmetric hair loss. The vet needs detailed blood tests and specific stimulation tests; do not run these blindly but when clinical signs point to them.
What to Do When Your Cat Zooms Around the House
Cats that dart around the house are acting on instinct. They sleep by day, and if they sleep too long, the built-up energy bursts out as a hunting-style sprint. Here is how to curb the zoomies.
Cat Doing Parkour at 3 a.m.? Fix the Night Zoomies for Good Sleep
Cats are crepuscular and may unleash midnight 'parkour' when they've slept all day or get triggered by night sights and sounds. Fix it by flipping their schedule — tire them out with play before bed, darken the room, and give zero reaction to night zoomies. A sudden change in an older cat, though, warrants a vet check for hyperthyroidism or pain.
What Is a Normal Heart Rate for a Cat?
A healthy adult cat's heart rate is 120–160 beats per minute (kittens up to ~200; seniors and large breeds 140–160). Measure it via the inner foreleg pulse or a stethoscope over the left chest when the cat is calm. Persistently fast, irregular beats with coughing or low exercise tolerance can mean heart disease (e.g., hypertrophic cardiomyopathy); seek a vet if the resting rate stays above 180 or below 100.
Causes and Treatment of Low Potassium (Hypokalemia) in Cats
Feline hypokalemia (low potassium) comes from poor diet, kidney dysfunction, or digestive disease (malabsorption, diarrhea), and shows as weakness, low appetite, weight loss, vomiting, and irregular heartbeat. Treat with vet-guided potassium supplements (oral chloride/gluconate or IV) plus fixing the underlying cause—never overdose, as excess potassium risks the heart.
Hair Loss and Excessive Urination? Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance in Cats
Feline hormonal (endocrine) imbalance is not one disease but a sign of disorders such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, or hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism brings ravenous appetite with weight loss, thirst, and overactivity; diabetes causes the 'three polys plus weight loss' and weak hind legs; hypothyroidism shows as lethargy, weight gain, and a dry, thinning coat. See a vet for blood and urine tests if you notice these signs.
How to Manage a Cat’s Frequent Soft Stools
Frequent soft stools usually come from a sudden food change, allergy, bad food, parasites, or gut-flora imbalance. Keep a food diary, switch foods over 7 days, add a cat probiotic, cut environmental stress, and deworm regularly; if it persists with weight loss, a fecal test and prescription diet may be needed.