It is so easy to look back at your decision to let your cat go and then wonder if you did the right thing. From what you describe, it sounds like there was something serious going on with your cat - especially since he was not completely responding to treatment. I believe preventing suffering is […]
Please accept our condolences about your cat. It is often so easy to look back and try to second guess what happened but it is likely there was more going on with your cat than what meets the eye. Each veterinarian handles vaccinations in sick cats a little differently and you have to trust that […]
The toxic effects of garlic are dependent on the dose given. In high doses, garlic can contribute to anemia (as onions do). I would use garlic with caution and not use in any animals that may have potential problems such as those with blood disorders, chronic or renal disease to just name a few.
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We are so sorry to hear about your cat. I know I say this all the time, but it is often so hard to lose a young cat because you grieve the life they could have had. Bladder infection can be a term that is used loosely sometimes for various urinary tract diseases. Based on […]
Thanks for your question. Some cats can have some normal freckle like pigmentation on their skin but I worry a little bit when it is on the edge of the ears, depending on the age and life style of the cat. Cats can experience sun damage, just like people do, and the ears are a […]
Unfortunately, commercial dry cat foods specifically designed for dental health are very rare. Purina does however manufacture a dry cat food sold through veterinarians, Purina Veterinary Diet - Feline DH (Dental Health). This dry cat food contains a larger kibble with a texture that requires the cat to chew before swallowing. The cat’s chewing acts […]
Both wet and dry foods deliver benefits that make them both appropriate to feed to cats. Due to their higher moisture content of canned foods, they are very palatable and also provide a good source of water to help in maintaining a healthy urinary tract. Canned foods work well for cats that are […]
Some cats may develop an infection or inflammation in the inner ear system which distorts their ability to maintain their balance. These infections are often viral in nature and may run their course in a few weeks. In other situations tumors of the inner ear or in the brain can also cause instability. […]
Some cats do enjoy chewing and may like chew toys like dogs do. For the most part however, they are just chewing for a short time without ingesting the material, which is what dogs tend to do. A rawhide bone might cause intestinal upset in a cat.
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Most diseases are host specific, meaning that they are not easily transferred from one species (such as a cat) to another (like a human). There are a few disorders that can travel from one to the other. The most common ones are skin irritations and intestinal parasites. Checking a stool sample on […]