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How to Handle a Cat That Misbehaves
Scolding or hitting a cat teaches nothing and only builds fear—cats don't grasp 'guilt.' Instead, manage the environment (close doors, add scratchers, lid trash), use gentle automatic deterrence, and patiently retrain bed and bad habits.
Why Is My Cat Breathing Through Its Mouth and Not Eating?
Mouth breathing in cats is abnormal and suggests nasal blockage or labored breathing. If appetite is also lost, a veterinary visit is best. This article explains the common causes.
Why Is Your Cat Yellow and Feverish?
Yellow skin, eyes, or ears with fever, vomiting, and anorexia signal cat hepatitis and jaundice. Causes include poor food, pesticides, and human drugs. Treat within a 'golden 14 days' with a vet-guided liver supplement and a light diet.
What to Do When a Cat Breathes Through Its Mouth and Drools
Mouth breathing with drooling in cats is usually linked to oral problems, but not always. Observe the overall symptoms to identify the cause. This article covers common causes and what you can do.
What to Do When a Cat Strains but Cannot Urinate
A cat that squats for a long time without producing urine is often a male with a blockage from infection or stones. This guide lists the common signs of feline urinary disease and the steps owners should take to get a diagnosis and relief.
Why Does Your Cat’s Breath Smell Bad?
Cat bad breath often points to dental plaque, gingivitis, digestive trouble, or serious disease such as kidney failure, feline leukemia, or diabetes. Have a vet clean the teeth, adjust the diet, treat the underlying illness, and use antibiotics to control infection.
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Ear Mites
Ear mites cause intense itching, brown flaky earwax, foul odor, and head-shaking in cats. Confirm by checking the ears, then clean with an ear solution, apply miticide drops, and deworm the whole body. Regular checks and a clean, sunny environment prevent recurrence.
What Are the Signs of Cat Constipation?
Constipated cats visit the litter box with no result, strain and cry while defecating, lose appetite, and may show a hard belly mass when severe. Causes include slow motility, low-fiber diets, stress, and illness. Prevent it with fiber, water, exercise, and gentle massage.
Common Ear Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Mites, Otitis and Hematoma
The ears are easily overlooked, so wax and debris build up and invite bacterial infection and ear mites. The main ear diseases — ear mites, otitis and ear hematoma — can damage hearing or lead to secondary infection. Routine cleaning, keeping ears dry, and prompt mite treatment prevent most problems.
Why Is a Mother Cat’s Belly Still Swollen After Giving Birth?
A swollen belly after birth may mean a retained kitten, gas, or a still-enlarged uterus. Confirm kitten count with an X-ray before labor. Learn the causes and how to feed a nursing mother.