Are Air Fresheners Safe for Cats?
With all the funky aromas that come with sharing your home with cats, it's no wonder that many cat owners turn to air fresheners. They work by releasing a pleasant smell that masks the less...
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Sebaceous Cysts in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Sebaceous cysts are benign (non-cancerous) masses that can form on your cat’s skin, commonly on the torso and upper legs. The cysts look like raised lumps on the surface of the skin, and if they...
Glandex for Cats: Overview, Dosage, and Side Effects
Glandex is an over-the-counter nutritional supplement that supports healthy anal gland function in cats. It contains fiber that bulks and firms your cat’s stools, allowing natural emptying of the anal glands every time they defecate....
Hematomas on Cats’ Ears: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An ear hematoma, also called "aural hematoma," is a blood-filled swelling that forms in your cat’s ear flap. They are usually caused by your cat shaking or scratching their ear excessively. This trauma causes small...
Orbax for Cats: Overview, Dosage, & Side Effects
Orbax is a brand name for the drug orbifloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in pet animals to treat bacterial infections. In cats, Orbax is normally prescribed for skin and soft-tissue infections, such as wounds. It...
Are Essential Oils Safe for Cats?
Essential oils can have a huge range of health and well-being benefits for people. But unfortunately, they aren't safe to use in cats. In fact, they are so toxic to cats that even using essential...
Haw’s Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Haw’s syndrome is when a cat’s third eyelids become visible across both eyes, with no other eye abnormalities. The third eyelid (also called the nictitating membrane) is a thin white piece of tissue. You might...
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...
Are Cats Afraid of Water?
Some big cats, like tigers, are known to enjoy a dip in the water to cool off or hunt prey. But most domestic cats – despite a fascination with dripping taps – seem to avoid...
Do Cats Sweat? How They Keep Cool
Cats love to bask in the sun. But you might have noticed that, despite the heat, your cat doesn’t get sweaty. In fact, unlike dogs, they don’t seem to pant either. So, if they don’t...