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Pica in Dogs and Cats
Pica is the compulsive eating of non-food objects such as stones, plastic, grass or wall plaster. It often signals a nutritional gap, pancreatic disease or parasites, and swallowed items can obstruct or perforate the digestive tract.
Gastric Foreign Body in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A gastric foreign body is an indigestible object lodged in the stomach of a dog or cat, causing vomiting, pain, and weight loss. It is removed by a veterinarian, sometimes surgically, with antibiotics to prevent infection.
Canine and Feline Toxoplasmosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, with cats as the definitive host; dogs and cats are often silently infected but can develop respiratory and nervous signs. It is treated with sulfonamide-based anticoccidial therapy.
Salmonellosis in Dogs and Cats (Paratyphoid): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Salmonellosis (paratyphoid) is an acute septicemic disease caused by Salmonella. Early signs are gastroenteritis (diarrhea, vomiting) that can progress to nosebleeds and bloody stools. It is zoonotic and can cause abortion in pregnant dogs and cats.
Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline panleukopenia, also called feline distemper or infectious enteritis, is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease of cats. It causes high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and a dangerous drop in white blood cells, and is especially deadly to kittens.
Why does a cat vomit after deworming?
Dewormers can irritate the gut and cause vomiting, especially in kittens; use a safe product and control the dose strictly.
How to Calculate Your Cat’s Daily Calorie Needs
In reviews I found many feeding guides on cat food do not perfectly fit a cat's energy needs; age, health, and activity differ, so guidance and reality diverge.
Cat Deworming: Methods and Timing
Parasites are among the few cat illnesses you can actually prevent. A regular deworming schedule protects your cat — and since many parasites are zoonotic, it protects you too. Here is what to know about internal and external parasites and when to treat.
Cat Vaccination: What to Know Before and After
Vaccines work with your cat's immune system to build protection before real exposure. Here is how immunity develops, the main vaccine types, and the schedule and side-effects every cat owner should understand.
Can an Indoor Cat Still Get Feline Panleukopenia?
Even strictly indoor cats can catch panleukopenia, because owners may carry the virus home on shoes and clothing. Regular vaccination is the only reliable protection. Early signs include lethargy, poor appetite, and soft stools.