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Why do cats get infected with coccidia?
Cats catch coccidia from contaminated soil, food, or water, from their mother while nursing, or when their immunity is low.
When Do Kittens Start to Defecate on Their Own?
Newborn kittens can't poop voluntarily; the mother licks the anus to stimulate it. Without her, use a cotton swab to stimulate. Most kittens defecate by themselves at 3-4 weeks.
My cat won’t eat and is lethargic – she is a newly weaned mother. What could be wrong?
A newly weaned mother cat not eating may have mastitis or uterine infection. Here is what to check.
Cat Ringworm (Dermatophytosis): Symptoms and Treatment
Ringworm is a skin disease in cats caused mainly by Microsporum canis, appearing as round or oval patches with gray scales. It is highly contagious and needs long-term care.
How to Adopt a Stray Cat
If you find newborn kittens outdoors, don't rush to take them — the mother may be fetching food, and your scent can make her reject them. Watch first, confirm they're orphaned, then prepare for a demanding but rewarding rescue.
What to Do After Adopting a Cat or Dog
Adopting gives a stray a home and saves the cost of buying. Once you bring one home, the first steps are a full health check, deworming, good nutrition, and gut care, since strays arrive with unknown histories. Commit for life rather than on a whim.
What to Do When a Nursing Kitten Has Diarrhea
A young kitten's gut is fragile, so diarrhea usually traces back to the wrong food, weak digestion, or parasites rather than anything that needs medicine right away. Settle the stomach with the right feeding, add probiotics, and let a vet rule out worms before reaching for drugs.
How Is Feline HCM Treated?
HCM cannot be cured and stays for life, but early treatment controls it well. Care centers on beta-blockers, diltiazem, diuretics for edema, and anticoagulants for clots — plus keeping a heart drug at home and minimizing stress.
What If the Second FVRCP Vaccine Shot Is Overdue?
The FVRCP (feline distemper) vaccine follows a schedule; missing it weakens immunity. If the second shot is overdue, continue the original plan, then test antibody levels and re-vaccinate if needed. Learn the full schedule and precautions.
Why Some Pet Skin Sprays Stop Working—and What to Look For
Many owners find a skin spray works at first, then fades—or the problem returns. The cause is often resistance: chemical antimicrobials can drive microbes to mutate, and sprays loaded with hormones or strong antibiotics can damage a delicate skin barrier and sicken a pet that licks them. A different approach uses nano-silver, which kills physically rather than chemically, lowering resistance risk. Here is what to know when choosing a skin spray.