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What Causes Gingivitis in Cats?
Feline gingivitis usually starts with poor oral hygiene but can also trace to nutritional gaps, a wet or sugary diet, oral injury, calicivirus or herpesvirus infection, or systemic illness such as diabetes and kidney disease. Signs include bleeding gums, bad breath, and redness or swelling; a vet visit, professional cleaning, and antibiotics treat it, while regular brushing is the best prevention.
Home Treatment for Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu)
As pet care becomes scientific and vet medicine matures, treating cat flu is easier. With a scientific plan by symptoms, it heals fast. Here's its impact and treatment.
Causes of Bad Breath in Cats and Dogs
When being close with your pet, have you found their mouth smells quite strong, even giving you a strong nausea at times?
Cat Ringworm vs. Cat Mites: Key Differences
Cat ringworm is a fungal infection (common in underfed kittens and old sick cats) showing round bald patches; cat mange is a parasitic infection with red bumps, oozing, and strong itch. Both need prompt disinfection and mite control or they spread.
Why Is My Cat Drooling? Common Causes
Cat drooling is often a sign of trouble, not cuteness - oral disease, acute gastritis, organ disease, or vitamin deficiency can all cause it. Find the cause early to avoid delayed treatment.
Dog Esophageal Spirocercosis: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine esophageal spirocercosis (Spirocerca lupi infection) is a parasitic disease where the nematode lives in the dog's esophagus or aortic wall, forming tumor-like nodules.
What Causes Bad Breath in Cats
Cats are modern must-have companions, yet many have serious bad breath. Common causes include vitamin B deficiency, poor digestion, strong-smelling food, and plaque buildup.
Cat Periodontitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline periodontal disease is the most common oral disease in cats; over 80% of cats over 3 years old develop it. Neglected cleaning, slower metabolism, and weaker immunity let plaque and tartar build up, leading to bacterial growth and infection, and bone/tooth resorption from bacterial toxins and acid—causing serious periodontal disease.
Feline Eye Diseases and Eye Drops
Feline eye disease is very likely in a cat's life. Some breeds like Exotic Shorthair, Persian, and Chinchilla (flat-faced) are high-risk and may have multiple eye infections.
Why Is My Cat Sneezing but Still Eating and Drinking Normally
What causes a cat to sneeze? If the cat still eats and drinks normally, look first at the more benign reasons; only if those are ruled out should you consider the less optimistic ones.