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What Factors Affect Cat Hepatitis
The exact cause of cat hepatitis is debated, but the risk factors are clear: obesity, poor diet, wrong medication, poisoning, and low water intake. Small issues, sustained, become big problems. Here is the breakdown.
How to Treat Cat Roundworms (and Which Medicine)
Roundworms are a common internal parasite in cats, causing cough, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Treat promptly with dewormer. Here is how, and which medicine to use.
What to Do When a Cat Vomits After Eating Cat Litter
Vomiting after a cat eats litter is usually acute gastroenteritis from gut irritation. Soothe the gut, fix the litter-eating habit, and see a vet if vomiting continues—supportive home care includes short fasting and small, frequent bland meals.
How to Prevent Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Cardiomyopathy cannot be cured, so prevention is everything. Annual check-ups, taurine-rich balanced food, a calm low-salt home, and fish-oil/vitamin E support are the best ways to lower a cat's risk.
Autumn Cat Care Tips
As summer fades, the change to autumn brings special reactions in cats — seasonal shedding, estrus, and a dip in resistance. Learn the key points of caring for a cat in fall.
How to Help a Cat That Gets Severely Stressed When Going Out
Indoor and naturally timid cats can suffer severe stress when taken outside, with signs ranging from refusal to eat and diarrhea to, in extreme cases, FIP or even sudden death. Keep your cat in a secure carrier, comfort it with familiar items, and practice carrier training in advance to prevent travel anxiety.
How to Stop a Dog Leaking Urine When Excited
Excited urine leaking is not a disease and needs no cure, but it soils floors and harms training, so it can be improved with calm arrivals, separation training, more exercise, and obedience commands.
What to Do When a Cat Vomits Frequently and Won’t Eat
A cat that often vomits after eating and then won't eat - what's wrong? Frequent vomiting from poor diet can cause chronic issues that never improve. This article explains the causes, exams, and home care.
Why Is My Cat Shivering and Lethargic?
Cats are sensitive creatures; shivering can be physical or psychological. Here are the three common causes of shivering with low spirit, and what to do.
How to Read Your Dog’s Vomiting, Part 1: Vomit Color
Dog vomiting is more complex than owners think—problems in the head, chest, or abdomen can all trigger it. Here is how to judge by the color of the vomit.