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Don’t Starve a Picky Cat for Days — It Can Cause Fatty Liver
As is well known, a cat's taste buds are sensitive, so they are picky eaters. When owners suddenly switch to new food or buy new treats on a whim, the cat may simply refuse them.
Pregnant Cat Care and Nutrition
Here are some notes on caring for and feeding a pregnant cat!
Why Does My Cat Lick Me
Does your cat lick you? Want to know why? Especially since a cat's tongue feels rough, this behavior is hard to ignore!
How Do Cats in the South Survive Winter?
After winter sets in, as owners we worry about cats getting through winter. Though they have a natural down jacket, there's a maternal love called mom thinks you're cold! So how should southern cats without heating survive winter?
A Complete Guide to Eliminating Cat Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection that spreads to other pets and to people, so it must be treated promptly. Confirm the fungus with a vet, apply topical medication, disinfect the environment, and boost skin health with the right nutrients.
Key Details Every Hamster Owner Must Know
Hamsters are easy but neglect invites illness. Key points: on arrival keep them in a quiet, dim spot and do not handle them (stress causes diarrhea or bites); never sunbathe them or put the cage on a damp floor; keep air flowing and the cage away from wires or wallpaper they may chew; feed only hamster mix (never human sweets, milk, chocolate) plus dried fruit/veg and nutritious treats like dried shrimp or mealworms; give chew tools (sticks, stones, grass bricks) as teeth grow; use boiled, not raw, water and provide sand baths.
What to Watch During a Cat’s Teething
Cats teethe from about 4–5 to 8 months, with red, itchy, bleeding gums and low appetite. Soften kibble with warm water, goat milk, or unsalted bone broth; give chew toys or dental sticks, not scolding, for biting; check for retained baby teeth causing bad bite; after teething return to dry food and brush often; mild gum swelling can self-heal or use an oral spray.
Common Causes of Shedding in Cats and Dogs and How to Relieve It with Medication
Shedding in pets is common, but excessive or abnormal hair loss usually signals an underlying problem—seasonal coat change, parasites, fungal infection, poor nutrition, allergies, hormonal imbalance, over-bathing, or stress. This article covers the causes and the medications that help.
Why Is a Hamster’s Belly Swollen?
Hamsters are small, so subtle changes can go unnoticed, but a round, swollen belly is hard to miss - and the cause is not always clear. Here we discuss it.
Three Easily Missed Skin Diseases in Dogs
Allergic dermatitis, seborrhea, and interdigital dermatitis appear stealthily and are noticed only when severe. Here we explain them so owners can prevent them.