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Health Problems in Cats Caused by Poor Nutrition
This article introduces four cat health problems caused by diet. As they say, illness enters through the mouth — true for people and cats. A high-quality, balanced diet is vital to feline health; we hope this sounds a warning for owners to take their cat's nutrition seriously.
How to Solve a Dog’s Chronic Constipation
Constipation in dogs comes from low fiber, little exercise, or underlying illness, and counts as no stool for 48 hours. Mild cases improve with more walks, water, and plain pumpkin or apple.
Why Your Dog Always Acts Hungry
A dog that acts hungry may just be a natural eater, a fast eater, or responding to table scraps and enhancers. Diseases like Cushing's, diabetes, and parasites can also drive constant hunger.
Symptoms of Feline Jaundice Hepatitis
Cat jaundice is the typical sign of feline hyperbilirubinemia. Jaundice hepatitis mainly includes acute toxic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, cholangiohepatitis, diabetes, tumors, and viral infections such as FIP and feline leukemia.
Winter Cat Care: What to Watch For
Winter can be a strange time for our cats — odd furniture and noises like heaters and fireworks. Cold weather brings extra risks too.
How to Help a Constipated Cat
A cat should pass stool once a day. If your cat hasn't gone in 48-72 hours, it may be constipated. The most common cause is dehydration, but constipation is often a side effect of diseases including diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism and anal blockage. It can affect any age but is more common in older male cats; obese cats are at higher risk. Untreated, it leads to worse problems.
Why Is My Cat Suddenly Losing Weight?
Unexplained weight loss — common in older cats — can signal poor intake, gut disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, organ failure, or tumors. Even a normal-eating cat that loses weight should see a vet promptly.
Common Mistakes That Harm Your Cat
Well-meaning habits can hurt cats: overfeeding, frequent baths, bells and clothes, free-roaming, and breeding folded-ear cats all pose real health risks.
How to Help Your Cat Live a Longer, Healthier Life
A cat's longevity depends on weight control, a healthy gut, antioxidants, muscle mass, and skin health. Support these through quality protein, targeted supplements, and daily activity.
What to Do When a Cat Has Fatty Liver Disease
Cat fatty liver cannot heal on its own - it needs monitoring equipment and a vet's skill, like a nasal tube for an anorexic cat. You cannot cure it at home, and earlier is better. Here is how it is treated.