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What Causes Constipation in Cats
Difficulty defecating is common in cats; the clearest symptom is constipation and irregular bowel movements. Different causes need different treatments, so finding the cause is key. Here we share some causes.
What to Do If a Hamster Is Poisoned
Hamster food poisoning, often from swallowed pits or toxins, brings vomiting, drooling, breathing trouble, and collapse; flush with saline and rush to a vet, keeping all food clean afterward.
Common Rabbit Digestive Problems
Bloating, diarrhea, and constipation are common rabbit digestive issues; each needs a different response, from simple fasting and massage to antibiotics for bacterial cases, and prevention always beats treatment.
How to Tell If Your Dog Is Calcium Deficient
For a healthy dog, calcium is essential - vital to muscle, nerve, bone, and blood. How do we tell in daily life if a dog lacks calcium? This article covers the symptoms and what to do.
Is Feline Coronavirus Related to COVID-19?
Now that 'novel coronavirus' is the focus, many fear 'cat coronavirus,' but the two are not linked. This article explains feline coronavirus.
What Is Feline Urolithiasis (Cat Urinary Stones)?
Feline urolithiasis (urinary stones) is a painful lower-urinary-tract disease. Signs are frequent small urine, blood, genital licking, painful cries, and inappropriate urination; a blockage is fatal in 48–72 hours. Treat with catheterization, meds, water, and Rx food.
Can Cat Hepatitis Be Cured?
Cat hepatitis types include acute, lymphocytic portal, cholangitis (suppurative/chronic/sclerosing), and fatty liver. Signs are gut upset, pale gray stool, lethargy, and fever. Treat with SAMe (denosyl), Hill's l/d, and taurine/B vitamins—prevention matters most.
Why Does Your Cat Have Frequent Diarrhea?
Cat diarrhea has many causes: overeating or hard-to-digest food, gastritis/enteritis, parasites (roundworm, tapeworm, coccidia), congenital enzyme lack, tumors (hepatitis, pancreas), and vitamin/mineral deficiency or toxic plants like lilies.
Common Cat Diseases and Their Treatments
Common cat diseases are infectious enteritis (vaccinate; fatal in kittens), infectious anemia (spreads via fleas; antibiotics plus nutrition), and roundworm (dewormer and disinfect items).
Why Is Your Cat Throwing Up Yellow Liquid, and What to Do?
Yellow vomit is mostly hairballs. Occasional vomiting is normal, but frequent hair vomiting means hairball syndrome—a blockage risk. Fix it by brushing often and growing cat grass; never shave the cat.