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What to Do About Eyelid Entropion in Cats
Eyelid entropion in cats means the eyelid rolls inward toward the eye; the hairs then irritate the eye, causing corneal damage, tearing, and potentially keratitis or corneal ulcers.
Signs Your Cat Dislikes or Resents You
After bringing a cat home, we must get along well. But some of our behaviors can anger a cat and make it resent its owner. Cats show this aversion through certain behaviors, so recognize them and ease the relationship.
Foods That Are Toxic to Cats
Unlike dogs, many things people can eat harm cats. Some seasonings also burden a cat's body.
Essential Cat Home-Care Supplies
There are many must-have cat home-care items, such as a scale, thermometer, syringe, and Elizabethan collar. Let us explain in detail.
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.
Common Cat Ear Diseases and Care
A cat's hearing is extremely acute; its two ears work like radar, distinguishing similar sounds up to about 20 meters away. The ears are vital for hunting and daily activity.
Common Questions About Spaying and Neutering Cats
When is the best time to spay or neuter a cat? What should be noted before and after the surgery? What are the benefits? These are things every cat owner needs to learn. Spaying or neutering is something every cat must go through; let us look at these common questions together.
Does Your Cat Really Need to Be Spayed or Neutered?
Must a cat be spayed or neutered? Many owners have this doubt. In fact, neutering is the best overall way to ensure a pet's welfare and improve its quality of life. If the owner does not plan to breed the cat, it is best to have it fixed. Let us look in detail at the benefits of neutering and the impact of not neutering.
Why Is My Dog Suddenly Vomiting?
There are many reasons a dog may vomit. The color of the vomit and what it contains each point to a different underlying condition. Below we have organized several vomit colors, ranked from mild to severe, to help you quickly tell what is going on with your dog. But whenever vomiting occurs, the first step is to withhold food and get your dog to the veterinarian as soon as possible during the golden window for treatment.
Can Cats Get the Plague?
Some people may wonder: cats eat mice, so won't they get the plague? The chance of a cat getting the plague is very low, but if a cat is bitten by a mouse, that is another matter. So what symptoms would a cat show if infected with the plague? Read on to learn more.