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Black Spots on Your Cat’s Nose: Dirt or Something Serious?
About 90% of black marks on a cat's nose sit along the bridge, are greasy food grime that wipes away to reveal clean skin, and are completely harmless. But specks inside the nostrils with sneezing or discharge point to an infection such as a cold or feline herpesvirus, and dark patches on the bridge or sides of the nose often mean ringworm — both warrant a vet visit.
Caring for a Pregnant Cat: Key Precautions
A pregnant cat needs gentle exercise and sunlight, regular grooming, and a quiet place to rest, with a familiar whelping box set up about ten days before delivery. Keep her from jumping down from heights or clearing obstacles, and support her belly when you pick her up so the developing kittens are never compressed.
Why Does a Nursing Puppy Have Diarrhea?
Because nursing puppies have weak stomachs, even with the owner's careful care, a little negligence can cause diarrhea. There are many causes of puppy diarrhea; the cause must be found before treatment-do not use medicine casually and worsen the puppy's condition.
Precautions for Feeding Milk to Cats
Like us mammals, cats can have milk nutrition for life. Here's how to feed it.
Early Symptoms of Feline Panleukopenia (Cat Distemper)
Many new owners know cat distemper is scary but not its specifics or treatment. Here's an introduction.
Cat Mastitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Cats usually have 4 pairs of nipples, symmetric. Mastitis can hit one or several glands and is common during lactation. It is a bacterial infection of the mammary gland. The most common bacteria are E. coli, staphylococcus and beta-hemolytic streptococcus.
What to Do When Your Cat Eats Non-Food Items (Pica)
Though 'cats have nine lives', 'curiosity kills the cat'. A cat eating foreign objects is indeed tricky. Hope this helps owners in need.
Why Cats Shed and What to Do About It
Owning a cat is fun, but shedding is a nightmare. This cutest creature comes with the most painful side effect - shedding. Why is my cat suddenly shedding so much is one of the most common questions vets hear. We summarize the causes and fixes.
Three Adorable Behaviors of Cats
Cats knead from kitten nursing, tuck paws when relaxed and warm, and purr to show contentment or sometimes to beg or soothe pain. These cozy habits are signs of trust and happiness.
How Much Does Cat Rhinotracheitis Treatment Cost?
Rhinotracheitis is a contagious viral disease that often sweeps through groups of cats, and it can recur when a cat's immunity drops. Treatment cost depends on several factors.