When Can Kittens Leave Their Moms?
If you've ever visited a shelter during kitten season, you know how fun it is to see kittens meowing, climbing, and sprinting around the room. These cats are still juvenile but they are well past...
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All About Vitamin A for Cats
Vitamin A is an essential vitamin for cats. This means that they need vitamin A for their bodies to work properly. Most animals can make vitamin A in the body from base nutrients found in...
Bile Duct Obstructions in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
For cats and humans alike, the liver produces bile and stores it in the gall bladder. After eating, the bile is released down the bile duct into the small intestine to help digest food. A...
How Can I Tell How Old My Kitten Is?
If you just got a new kitten, you may be wondering how quickly they age. Knowing the age of your kitten allows you to be sure they are developing appropriately and receiving the care they...
Regurgitation in Cats and How It Differs From Vomiting
Long-time cat owners know that their cat's breakfast may come up and onto the carpet occassionally. While the results can look similar, vomiting and regurgitation in cats are actually very different, with distinct causes and...
Melanoma in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Melanoma is a type of tumor that is thankfully rare in cats. It most often affects the eye but can also develop in the skin, mouth, ears, and rest of the body. While they can...
What Are Cutaneous Horns in Cats? A Vet Explains
Cutaneous horns are hard horn-like growths you might see growing from your cat’s paw pad – a bit like an extra claw. A surprisingly common skin condition, they feel like hard, thickened bits of skin....
What Is Fever Coat in Cats? A Vet Explains
Fever coat is an unusual phenomenon where kittens are born with a lighter-colored coat than expected. This is usually a distinctive silver or gray but can also be red or cream. Kittens with fever coat...
Nasal Discharge in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Nasal discharge is such a common symptom in cats that it is likely your cat will suffer from it at some point in their life. The good news is that most causes of runny noses...
Are Air Fresheners Safe for Cats?
With all the funky aromas that come with sharing your home with cats, it's no wonder that many cat owners turn to air fresheners. They work by releasing a pleasant smell that masks the less...
Sebaceous Cysts in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Sebaceous cysts are benign (non-cancerous) masses that can form on your cat’s skin, commonly on the torso and upper legs. The cysts look like raised lumps on the surface of the skin, and if they...
Glandex for Cats: Overview, Dosage, and Side Effects
Glandex is an over-the-counter nutritional supplement that supports healthy anal gland function in cats. It contains fiber that bulks and firms your cat’s stools, allowing natural emptying of the anal glands every time they defecate....