From problems with balance and difficulty walking, to tremors and seizures, problems with a cat's nervous system can be scary. In this article, you’ll learn what parts of a cat’s body can be affected by...
Head trauma in cats can be a very life-threatening medical condition, requiring early recognition of signs and treatment for the best outcome. In this article, you’ll learn the top 7 signs seen with head trauma...
Typically, we associate masturbation and humping with canine behavior. But in fact, what many cat owners don’t know is that cats like to do it, too. You might catch your cat humping, or rubbing himself...
If you’ve acquired a new kitten, or have a female cat that recently produced a litter, one part of kitten care is knowing how to correctly determine their sex. Wondering if you have girl or...
A cat’s belly (abdomen) contains many vital organs, including their stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, and bladder. A swollen abdomen can merely be a sign of weight gain and a message to cut down on...
According to the ASPCA, inappropriate urination is the most common behavioral problem reported by pet owners, and around 10% of cats will pee outside the litter box at some stage in their life. Any changes...
The aim of this article is to provide clear, easy-to-understand information about what happens when a cat suffers from dystocia (difficulty giving birth to kittens). Dystocia in cats is common and can be life-threatening if...
Pneumothorax is also known as a collapsed lung. Pneumothorax in cats develops when air leaks into the space inside the chest around the lung. This space (known as the "pleural cavity") is normally a “non-space,”...
Bringing home a new cat is exciting, whether you’re becoming a pet parent for the first time or you already have a cat or two (or three). But even if you're looking forward to welcoming...
Cats experience puberty, just like humans do. It’s the feline equivalent of becoming a teenager and just like teenagers, those hormones can go haywire! At What Age Do Cats Reach Puberty? Puberty can occur in...
Depo-Medrol for cats is a long-acting steroid injection. It is used for inflammatory, immune-mediated, or allergy-type conditions. In this article, you’ll learn what Depo-Medrol is, when it may be used, the side effects to monitor...
Cats tend to be solitary creatures and are quite happy being the only cat in the house. But fear not, that doesn’t mean that they can’t bond with other cats. If you have found your...
