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How to Tell If Your Cat Needs Deworming
Most internal parasites are invisible to the naked eye until an infestation is advanced, so routine deworming matters more than waiting for symptoms. Kittens need monthly protection and healthy adults every three months; a vet can confirm parasites from a stool sample under the microscope.
How to Treat Cat Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is common in cats—their digestion handles grains and sharp bones poorly, and spoiled food can trigger acute gastritis. Signs are vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, appetite loss and dehydration. Withhold food briefly for mild cases, but persistent symptoms, especially in kittens, need a vet.
What to Do About Black Bugs on Your Cat
The small black bugs crawling through a cat's coat are usually fleas. A heavy flea burden causes anemia, spreads internal parasites and triggers allergic skin disease, so treat the cat and its home together. Regular topical prevention keeps fleas and other external parasites away.
Why Is My Cat’s Belly Making Noise?
Gurgling or rumbling from a cat's stomach is usually normal gut motility, but frequent or loud noise can signal digestive trouble. It often precedes diarrhea and may point to a chill, stress, diet change, parasites or unbalanced gut flora. Watch for accompanying signs and adjust diet or seek care as needed.
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