All About Vitamin A for Cats
Vitamin A is an essential vitamin for cats. This means that they need vitamin A for their bodies to work properly. Most animals can make vitamin A in the body from base nutrients found in...
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Silver Vine for Cats: Effects and Health Benefits
Known as the "Japanese catnip," silver vine is the super-charged alternative to catnip that you might have never heard of. It causes the same head-rubbing, rolling-over, purring euphoria as catnip but is more powerful and...
Bile Duct Obstructions in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
For cats and humans alike, the liver produces bile and stores it in the gall bladder. After eating, the bile is released down the bile duct into the small intestine to help digest food. A...
How To Help Your Cat Feel Better After Vaccinations
As cat owners, one of the most important things we can do for our cat’s health is to get them vaccinated. Cat vaccinations protect them against some of the most serious infectious diseases and help...
How Can I Tell How Old My Kitten Is?
If you just got a new kitten, you may be wondering how quickly they age. Knowing the age of your kitten allows you to be sure they are developing appropriately and receiving the care they...
Regurgitation in Cats and How It Differs From Vomiting
Long-time cat owners know that their cat's breakfast may come up and onto the carpet occassionally. While the results can look similar, vomiting and regurgitation in cats are actually very different, with distinct causes and...
Melanoma in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Melanoma is a type of tumor that is thankfully rare in cats. It most often affects the eye but can also develop in the skin, mouth, ears, and rest of the body. While they can...
What Are Cutaneous Horns in Cats? A Vet Explains
Cutaneous horns are hard horn-like growths you might see growing from your cat’s paw pad – a bit like an extra claw. A surprisingly common skin condition, they feel like hard, thickened bits of skin....
What Is Fever Coat in Cats? A Vet Explains
Fever coat is an unusual phenomenon where kittens are born with a lighter-colored coat than expected. This is usually a distinctive silver or gray but can also be red or cream. Kittens with fever coat...
Nasal Discharge in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Nasal discharge is such a common symptom in cats that it is likely your cat will suffer from it at some point in their life. The good news is that most causes of runny noses...