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How To Know When Your Cat Is Sick

A tender, localized swelling, particularly in an outdoor cat, could be a bite wound abscess. Growths and tumors can occur as cats age, and they are often benign. But those that grow quickly, ooze or … See more

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Most Common Illnesses in Cats

WEBAny change in your cat's behavior or health status warrants a visit to the vet. Kidney Disease. Kidney disease is common in older cats, and most often, the signs that are …

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Common Blood Tests Done on Cats

WEBA CBC, or complete blood count, measures and examines a cat's blood cells. It gives the veterinarian a wealth of information. Some of this includes: Red blood cell (RBC) counts, …

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Common Diagnostic Tests in Cats

WEBFecal Tests. This test requires that you bring your veterinarian a fresh sample from the litter box of the kitty’s bowel movements (poop). The staff will run a flotation test to determine …

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How To Nurse Your Cat at Home

WEBThe sensation of contact is also a pleasant one and helps the emotional health of the ill cat. Home Cooking for a Sick Cat. Sometimes for the ill kitty, even canned cat food just …

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Steatitis: Yellow Fat Disease in Cats

WEBSigns and Diagnosis of Feline Steatitis. Cats that are affected by yellow fat disease may show some or all of the following signs: Depression. Decreased or absent appetite. …

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Top Ten Emergencies in Cats

WEBCats and kittens can experience a variety of upper respiratory diseases caused by a combination of bacteria or viruses. Upper respiratory infections, or URIs, often cause …

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Alternative and Holistic Veterinary Medicine for Cats

WEBHomeopathy is a complex mode of therapy. It was founded over 200 years ago (in about the year 1800 A.D.) and means "treat with a similar disease." Its central principle is "like …

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Obesity in Cats: Overview of Dangers and Solutions

WEBHealth Conditions in Obese Cats. Like humans and dogs, obese cats are at a higher risk for developing diabetes, which leads to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and sugar in the …

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Feline Senility: Cognitive Disorder in Cats

WEBSigns of cognitive disorder are sometimes subtle at first. Usually, if four or more of these signs are evident, the index of suspicion for cognitive disorder is high. Vocalization …

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Zoonoses: Things Cats Can Spread to Humans

WEBIt is called cat scratch disease by health professionals. It is a nasty zoonosis caused by gram-negative bacteria called Bartonella henselae and Bartonella clarridgeiae. Infected …

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Giving Your Cat Clean and Fresh Water

WEBGiving Your Cat Clean and Fresh Water. Water is essential to all living things, and the cat is no exception to this rule. Like most mammals, a cat's body is composed of 2/3 water. …

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Fatty Liver Disease in Cats (Hepatic Lipidosis)

WEBLethargy, depression, and not acting playful are all signs that are seen in cats with fatty liver disease. 70% of cats affected by fatty liver disease will have jaundice. This is a yellowing …

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Is Pumpkin Good for Cats

WEBFresh pumpkin seeds can be fed to cats, but clean and roast them at 350 °F for 1 hour first. Do not add any salt or spices. The shelf life for dry, roasted pumpkin seeds is less than …

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X-Rays in Cats: What They Can Tell Your Vet

WEBThe most common areas of the body that are x-rayed in cats are listed here. Thorax (chest): to evaluate respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia, heart …

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Wet Food vs. Dry Food For Cats

WEBDental health is a big reason why cats are fed dry food. Here is some information on dental health and cats' diets. Some studies show a small dental benefit when hard food is …

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Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats

WEBEosinophilic or linear granuloma is the third form of EGC. These lesions occur on the back of the thighs, the face, and the tongue and palate. The chin may become quite swollen, …

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WEBInitially, a bot will ask questions to determine the general nature of your concern. Then, you will be transferred to a human. There is a charge for the service if you choose to connect …

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Fine Needle Aspiration: FNA in Cats

WEBA fine needle aspiration test involves placing a small, thin needle into an area of the body, attaching a syringe to it, and withdrawing cells. The veterinarian then places the …

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Common Cat Medications

WEBRubbing corn syrup on the gums can help to maintain a cat during transport to the hospital for stabilization of low blood sugar. Diet may be adjusted also to help reduce blood …

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