Potassium is a really important electrolyte, used by the body for multiple different functions and essential for health. While dietary deficiency is uncommon in cats, certain health disorders can cause low potassium levels in the...
Sepsis happens when your cat’s immune system overreacts to an infection somewhere in their body. Instead of attacking the infection (what your cat’s immune system is designed to do), it begins to attack inside your...
Even if a cat has unrestricted access to the outdoors, it’s best to keep litter boxes indoors in case your cat doesn’t feel safe toileting outside or struggles to make it to the backyard fast...
When we think of fall, we think of everything from roasting s’mores over an open fire to drinking pumpkin spice lattes and going trick or treating. There’s so much packed into this cozy season. The...
Atta Cat! food is a single-formula, highly affordable cat food that hails from a 40-year-old pet food manufacturer, American Nutrition, Inc. The company's slogan is “Doing is better,” but is it really the best food...
Hepatic encephalopathy refers to a collection of neurologic changes that occur when the liver doesn’t filter out certain toxins in the blood. This condition is fortunately uncommon in cats, but if your cat recently received...
Insulin is the main treatment for diabetes mellitus in cats. Insulin is given by injection—usually twice daily—under the skin, using a thin needle or a special VetPen. While giving your cats injections can seem daunting,...
It’s never fun to watch your cat straining to have a bowel movement. Anyone with experience with even occasional constipation knows how uncomfortable it can be. Laxatives are a type of medication often used in...
Cats are amazing creatures. They dazzle us with their flexibility, crazy cat antics, and ability to understand us in ways that humans can't. But when it comes to cats, there are many exciting things about...
Most people are familiar with the more common cat color patterns, such as tabby cats with stripes, swirls, or spots, or colorpoint cats like the Siamese. Tortoiseshell is one of the lesser-known color patterns, and...
Anaphylaxis (also known as acute systemic anaphylaxis) is a severe overreaction by the immune system, which instead of protecting the animal, creates physiological effects which cause harm to the pet. This exaggerated immune response can...
Have you ever looked lovingly at your cat and wondered whether they’re smiling back at you? Those upturned lips, narrowed eyes, and sometimes open mouth, all can give the impression that your cat is grinning....
