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A Strange Cat Vocalization: the ‘Bird-Watching’ Chatter
Scientists think a cat may make up to 80 different sounds - meows, growls, hisses, screams. The 'bird-watching' vocalization may be the most interesting, made only by cats.
What Is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and Its Symptoms
FIP is an often-fatal disease; the coronavirus is the culprit. Many cats catch the coronavirus, but few develop FIP.
What Signals Show When a Cat Is Sick
Cats are highly tolerant animals; when sick they hide it until they stop eating or drinking, by which time owners rush to the clinic.
Brachycephalic (Short-Nosed) Syndrome in Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment
Short-nosed breeds can have several upper-airway abnormalities at once — stenotic nostrils, elongated soft palate, and more — that narrow the airway. Mild cases are managed; severe ones need surgery. Here is how it's diagnosed and treated.
How to Choose a Cat and Care for It Properly
Getting a cat means treating her as a family member and raising her kindly for a happy life. Before deciding which cat suits you, learn about cat types and costs to avoid abandonment caused by a poor match or unaffordable expenses.
What to Do If Your Dog Is Choking
Choking is a common emergency, but its signs are often mistaken for coughing or vomiting. Knowing the causes and symptoms helps you give the right first aid and get your pet to the vet fast.
The Right Way to Syringe-Feed a Cat
Use a 1 or 2 ml syringe without the needle, fill it halfway, and push the liquid slowly into the side of the mouth, never the front. For pills, gentle restraint and placing the tablet at the cheek corner work best.
Why Cats Smack Their Lips While Sleeping
Lip-smacking during sleep is usually just a dreaming cat, harmless and normal. But if it happens when awake, it can signal oral disease such as ulcers. Knowing the difference helps you decide when a vet visit is warranted.
How to Give a Cat a Pill
Pilling a cat is easier with prep: know the dose, wrap the cat in a towel, and open the mouth gently. You can place the pill at the tongue base, hide it in food, or use a syringe for liquids.
How to Help Your Cat Lose Weight
Obesity crosses species — and it harms a cat's heart, lungs, joints, and lifespan. The plan is simple: 'eat less, move more,' guided by a calorie formula and a safe, slow pace of about 1% of body weight lost per week.