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Can Cats Get Diabetes?
Diabetes is a multi-cause metabolic disease marked by chronic high blood sugar, from defective insulin secretion causing disorder of carbs, fat, and protein metabolism.
Symptoms of a Ragdoll Cat Cold
Ragdoll cat colds bring many symptoms - sneezing, runny nose, coughing, fever, vomiting and more may all appear. Cat colds range from minor to serious and must not be ignored; timely treatment is needed.
Can a Dog’s Non-Black Nose Be Tanned by the Sun?
Many dog owners meet the problem of a non-black nose. Let's first understand the reasons a dog's nose is not black.
What to Do About a Picky Dog
Everyone knows dogs are greedy big eaters who eat anything. But many owners say their dog is picky. Facing disliked food it won't even look, worse, a hunger strike in protest. How to cure pickiness?
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.
What Is Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)?
Studies show three most common cat lower-urinary-tract diseases: FIC, urolithiasis, and UTI. The most common is 'FIC' — feline idiopathic cystitis.
How to Prevent Seasonal Diseases in Cats
Whenever the seasons change, cats of different age groups face different health risks depending on their condition, medical history, and home environment. Below, we distinguish between young cats and senior cats and introduce the precautions to keep in mind during seasonal transitions.
Why Does My Cat Have Tear Stains?
In earlier years, tearful cats were rare. Most families, limited by finances, rarely bought purebred cats and instead kept native Chinese domestic cats; the few that did tear were mostly cases of blepharitis or feline rhinotracheitis carriers. Blepharitis was easily handled with a few-yuan tube of erythromycin eye ointment, while rhinotracheitis carriers often recovered on their own as immunity improved.
Common Feline Urinary Tract Diseases
Urinary diseases affect a cat's urinary system — urinary tract infection, cystitis, stones, renal failure and more. Here are the symptoms and causes.
How to Reduce Your Cat’s Stress at Home
Have you considered that your kitten might be stressed? No matter how peaceful the home, most cats face stress at some point.