Stress in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & How to Help
Cats are very good at hiding signs that they are stressed. The reason for this is because the domestic house cat evolved from the African wildcat, which was both a predator to small animals and...
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What To Do if You See Blood in Your Cat’s Stool?
Has this ever happened to you? You’re scooping out your cat’s litter box when you see something alarming: blood in your cat’s stool. Just what does it mean if you see blood in cat poop?...
Why Does My Cat Have a Hoarse Meow?
A cat’s meow usually doesn’t change much in its sound. This high-pitched note starts low, goes up in pitch, and generally lasts less than a second to a few seconds long. A hoarse meow loses...
4 Common Causes of Flatulence in Cats
All mammals, including cats, have flatulence, which is simply defined as gas in the stomach, intestines, and colon. A small amount of intestinal gas is normal, but if you are noticing your cat passing excessive...
Repetitive, Excessive and Compulsive Grooming in Cats
“She’s at it AGAIN! Licking, licking, licking, and pulling and chewing and nibbling. Why won’t she stop? No matter how many times I tell her to stop, she just goes back to it! What’s wrong...
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...
Cat Dandruff: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
It seems cats are always grooming themselves, giving themselves a shiny and slick hair coat. So why is it that some cats have big white flakes of dandruff along their backs? The skin is composed...
Lethargy in Cats: Causes, Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
A cat with little or no energy compared to their usual behavior is a lethargic cat. There are many different causes of lethargy in cats and while sometimes lethargy can signal a behavioral issue, most...
Anorexia in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Anorexia means a loss of appetite and decreased food intake due to the loss of appetite. Rather than being a medical condition in and of itself, anorexia in cats is a symptom that could indicate...
Cat Throwing Up Foam: When to Worry
When you find yourself woken in the middle of the night by the sound of a gagging or vomiting cat, it can be difficult to think clearly. You may go stumbling through the house, looking...
Cat Vomiting Blood: Causes & Treatment
Talking about cat vomit never makes for pleasant conversation. But, when it comes to cat care, vomiting is quite an important topic. It becomes urgent when there’s blood involved. A cat vomiting blood, called hematemesis,...
Why is My Cat Sneezing: Causes & Treatment
Sneezing is a reflex that is universal to all animals that possess noses. An occasional sneeze is a healthy reflex, designed to remove small irritating articles from inside a cat's nose. However, a cat sneezing...