Your cat’s liver is a hard-working organ that performs various functions to ensure that the body’s systems stay healthy and run smoothly. It not only removes wastes and toxins from your cat’s blood but also breaks down medications, helps with the digestion of food, stores vitamins, and minerals, aids the immune system, produces bile and […]
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Alleviating your cat’s pain is generally achieved through the use of pain medications prescribed by your veterinarian. However, there are other ways to help manage your cat’s pain that can be used in conjunction with medications or used separately. Adding supplements to your cat’s diet or trying home remedies should always be discussed with your
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Knowing when to say goodbye is often one of the hardest aspects of pet ownership. Perhaps you are wondering if you waited too long or let your pet go too soon. Maybe your pet still has more good days than bad days, and you are seeking guidance as to when the right time is. Cats
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Similar to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), feline immunodeficiency virus, or FIV, attacks the immune system to the point that it cannot fight off common infections. Once a cat becomes infected with FIV, their immune system gradually weakens, decreasing its strength against secondary and opportunistic infections. This results in the rapid proliferation of the organism and
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Cats express themselves and communicate with their owners through body language cues and vocalizations. These may include a flickering tail, a crouched posture, purring, or meowing. Biting is another way that cats communicate. There are a few reasons that a cat may bite, so let’s delve further into this behavior and learn ways to prevent
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Low blood pressure occurs less commonly in cats than high blood pressure does. Causes may include blood loss, severe infection, heart disease, or even side effects from medications. Cats with low blood pressure may have pale gums, weakness, behavioral changes, or a lower-than-normal body temperature (hypothermia). Correctly treating low blood pressure involves determining the underlying
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The eyes are often called, “the windows to the soul,” and this is also true for our feline friends. We can decipher how our cat is feeling just by the appearance of their eyes. Bright, round, responsive eyes may indicate that your cat is feeling great. Persistently squinty, tightly closed, watery eyes may indicate a
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“Chonky” cats, though rather adorable, may be prone to serious health risks due to being overweight. Nearly 60% of cats in North America are overweight, making obesity one of the most common and preventable diseases affecting domestic cats today. A cat is considered overweight when they are more than 10–20% above their ideal body weight and
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Cat owners recognize that providing nutritious food, fresh, clean water, and a comfortable and safe environment is essential for happy and healthy pets. Making sure your kitten or cat is up to date on their vaccinations is also crucial. Vaccines provide protection from diseases that may cause severe illness or death. Veterinarians evaluate each kitten
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For reasons unknown, cats may develop a painful inflammatory condition in their mouth. This is called stomatitis and may be the result of an overactive immune response to plaque and bacteria in the oral cavity. The typical treatment is to surgically remove some or all of the teeth to decrease the number of surfaces that
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