Diarrhea in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
One of the most common reasons cats are seen by a DVM is diarrhea and loose stools. Diarrhea can happen all of a sudden, or it can involve chronically abnormal bowel movements. There are many...
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Hypercalcemia in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Hypercalcemia in cats is a medical condition that occurs when the calcium levels in a cat's blood are elevated beyond what is considered normal. Elevated blood calcium can occur as a primary problem such as...
Can Cats Have Down Syndrome?
Is it possible for cats to be born with Down Syndrome? This question was made famous by Monty the cat, who was born with facial structure and health problems that were similar to those that...
Dementia in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Thanks to the advent of modern medicine, cats are living longer than ever. One of the challenges that comes with being the guardian of an elderly feline companion is feline cognitive dysfunction, otherwise known as...
Strabismus in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
You've probably seen cross-eyed cats in your life, and after marveling at their adorable expressions, wondered why they have crossed eyes. The condition that causes eyes to be continually crossed has a medical name: strabismus. Strabismus usually doesn't impact a cat's...
When Is It the Right Time to Euthanize a Cat?
When is it the right time to euthanize a cat? Deciding when to let a beloved cat go is probably the most difficult decision cat owners have to make. To say that the decision for...