Cat Health

It’s that time to check your pet supplies. Just as we humans go through our closets and dressers at regular intervals, we should do the same for our pet’s “stuff.” Veterinarians advise that cleaning, repairing or tossing out pet equipment is an important step in keeping your pet healthy. For example, I’m not a fan […]

To explain, the kidneys are located in the lower back and work constantly as a waste filtration system. The end result is urine which is transported to the bladder through 2 tubes called ureters, one for the left kidney and one for the right kidney. Urine is stored in the bladder until it is eliminated […]

Cats may often suffer the same ailments as dogs, but they are different creatures. Your cat has different nutritional requirements. Many medications and flea/tick preparations that are prescribed for dogs can be lethal to cats. Cats and dogs can both have allergies that make them itchy. A dog’s itchiness is usually traced back to a […]

Remember that famous line spoken by Sassy the cat to Chance the dog in the movie “Homeward Bound” – Cats rule and dogs drool.” Well, it’s not entirely true, cats can be “droolers” too. If your cat dribbles when content or kneading you or playing with a catnip toy, it’s usually normal behavior. However, drooling […]

If you’ve even witnessed your pet having a seizure, you know how frightening the experience can be. Your cat or dog may appear dazed or frightened and often will experience an aura before the actual seizure. S/he may look to you for comfort or try to hide. When the seizure takes hold, your pet will […]

If your cat is always hungry and gobbles food down quickly and looks for more, s/he could have a condition called polyphagia, excessive eating. Polyphagia is usually a result of an underlying condition. Does your cat exhibit behaviors such as vomiting after downing a meal quickly, eating anything offered (even food s/he has refused previously), […]

Just as humans do, some cats grind their teeth. It’s called Bruxism and it is a symptom of an underlying problem. The causes of bruxism are many: Abnormal tooth alignment Problem with the jaw. Pain opening and closing the mouth at the hinge where the upper and lower jaw meet. A fractured tooth or teeth […]

Just as dogs do, cats pant to cool down their bodies and regulate temperature. Dogs are usually relaxed when panting, but sometimes cats will appear stressed. They will crouch down, bend their elbows, keep the head low and stretch out their necks. Your cat will probably pant more on extremely hot days. But it’s a […]

Leaky Gut and Dysbiosis are often referred to as the same disorder, but they are slightly different. The small intestine contains Villi which are finger-like projections that absorb substances and transport them to the bloodstream. Leaky gut occurs when the villi are exposed to prolonged damage resulting in malnutrition due to the lack of absorption […]

Narcoplexy and cataplexy are similar conditions, both are disorders of the nervous system. Narcoplexy episodes include excessive daytime sleeping, lack of energy, loss of consciousness. With cataplexy, there is no loss of consciousness but a sudden muscle paralysis. The pet is still alert and will follow any movement with the eyes. Both are spontaneous and […]