Scooting in Cats: Why It Happens and How To Help
This article aims to explain the details of cat scooting, a behavior that can happen in cats for a number of reasons. The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about...
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Eye Cancer in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Eye cancer in cats is rare, but it does affect some cats. If you ever notice something unusual about your cat's eye, such as redness, swelling, discharge, or squinting, it's always best to get it...
Addison’s Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Addison's disease is a rare condition in cats caused by disease or damage to the adrenal glands. This condition is technically known as “hypoadrenocorticism,” which means there is reduced activity of the adrenal cortex, the...
The Complete Guide to Appetite Stimulants for Cats
Healthy cats are ready and eager to eat a full meal at least twice daily. All animals need their daily nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to thrive. So if a cat won't eat, their health can...
Why Is My Cat Itching and Scratching?
Excessive itching and scratching is often linked to inflammation of the skin. Sometimes this can start off as simple over-grooming, and then as the inflammation develops, the cat’s itchy skin can get worse. Inflammation is...
Iris Melanosis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Iris melanosis is a type of iris hyperpigmentation, which is an increase in dark pigmentation on the iris. The iris is the colorful part of the eye and varies between cats—from yellow or amber to...
How Often Should Your Cat Visit The Vet?
The question of how often your cat should visit the vet is a great one. Some people don’t take their cats to the vet for many years. Others seem to continually take their cats to...
Cherry Eye in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
“Cherry eye” is the colloquial term that is used to describe a rare eye problem in cats that is correctly called “third eyelid gland prolapse“ or “prolapsed gland of the nictitating membrane“. This article will...
10 Common Eye Problems in Cats You Should Be Aware Of
Eyes are sensitive structures - and we all know the distress that we feel if we have a painful eye. Cats are no different, and painful, diseased or injured eyes can swiftly deteriorate, so seeking...
Vestibular Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cats are well known for their ability to sit, stand, walk, run and jump easily and steadily, with excellent balance and coordination. The physical structures that allows cats to be so physically nimble and well-balanced...