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...
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My Cat Feels Cold to the Touch: When To Worry
Humans bundle up in extra warm layers when the temperature drops. But do cats get cold? They only have their permanent fur coat to keep them warm in freezing weather. Do we need to worry...
Reverse Sneezing in Cats: Causes & Prevention
Reverse sneezing is when nasal irritation causes cats to rapidly suck air in through their noses, making loud snorting sounds. It is also called inspiratory paroxysmal respiration. It's the opposite of a regular sneeze where...
Cat Head Pressing: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Cats display quirky and amusing behaviors that leave us puzzled. A feline may head press or bump against us to communicate reassurance, friendliness and to deposit their scent. Yet it is abnormal when your cat...
Why Do Cats Get Eye Boogers?
I'm sure all of us would agree that cats' eyes are stunningly beautiful; however, you may notice something concerning as you gaze lovingly at your feline companion - a build-up of gunk or discharge in...
10 Subtle Signs Your Cat May Be Sick
While most pet parents can recognize the obvious signs of sickness in cats, including vomiting, diarrhea, or runny eyes, you may not know the more subtle signs that cats express when they aren’t feeling well....
My Cat’s Ears Are Warm: Should You Worry?
If you’re a cat parent, you probably spend a lot of time petting or cuddling them, and generally in contact with them, so you subconsciously know how they normally feel. Have you ever gone to...
Why Is My Cat’s Back Twitching? When to Worry
Have you ever seen your cat’s back twitching or having a spasm? It can look a little concerning. Felines are very responsive to touch along their backs due to a sensitive muscle layer along their...
Cat Grinding Teeth: What It Means & When To Worry
There are many reasons why cats grind their teeth. Most involve mouth pain, but other cases include stress and neurological disease. This behavior shouldn't be ignored as it’s usually an indicator that something is wrong....
Cat Swollen Nose: Causes & How to Help
Kitties need their noses and powerful sense of smell to interact with their environments and for seeking out food. This makes swelling of the nose problematic in any cat. Swollen nose conditions can be split...
Pale Gums in Cats: Causes & Treatment
If you see pale gums in your cat, it can represent a very serious medical concern. In this article, you’ll learn some reasons cats can develop pale gums, how to recognize abnormal gum color, how...
Why Is My Cat’s Eye Swollen?
Seeing your cat’s eye swollen is an understandably alarming thing. As a concerned cat owner, you probably not only wonder how your cat’s eye got to be that way, but if it’s serious, and how...