This could be multiple things and ideally your cat should be examined by your veterinarian. You don’t describe the attack but I would be suspicious of a seizure. Seizures can happen for many reasons. Cat’s can also have asthma like attacks. Even at 20, many conditions are treatable. For example, high blood pressure can cause […]
For a kitten with a swollen bottom there are two things to consider. First, why is it happening? We can see this in kittens having constipation issues or with parasites sometimes as well. If a fecal sample hasn’t been checked I would do so and even if it’s negative, a dewormer is likely not a […]
I am so very sorry to hear that your cat has been so sick. From the symptoms you are describing, I would agree that your cat’s symptoms sound neurologic.
This can be very frustrating because we don’t have any easy tests like some other diseases to make a diagnosis. Often times, more advanced tests like […]
Unfortunately, ear conditions can often be chronic and difficult to treat. I would first be sure you know exactly what you’re treating. If not done an ear swab to rule out a bacterial vs. yeast infection can help decide exactly which medication is appropriate. Then I would be sure your cat is treated for a […]
I know of many cats that like to lick photographs including one of our clinic cats and my mom’s cat. This question has been posed to many experts and no one seems to know why cats do this. There is likely nothing on the photos to be concerned about. The developing process uses some chemicals […]
FortiFlora does contain animal digest that is made from pork and poultry ingredients. If a cat has a food allergy to pork and/or poultry it is possible your cat could exhibit food allergy symptoms. The other ingredients are vitamins, minerals, and the active probiotic.
Purina Veterinary Diets FortiFlora for Cats does have a money […]
The amount of time it takes for a cat to digest the food it eats depends on a number of factors. These factors include type of food eaten (wet vs. dry), fiber level in the food, amount of food eaten, age of the animal, and the activity level of the cat. All of these factors […]
The safety of people who have to be around the cat is very important and unpredictable episodes can be very dangerous and injurious. Aggressive behavior can have many different underlying causes including anxiety, fear, and lack of early socialization to learn proper behaviors, and defensiveness. An appointment with a board certified veterinary behaviorist […]
There are many different ways to feed cats. Dry food is a complete diet that also helps prevent some tartar that builds up on the teeth. Wet food contains more water and can be useful for those cats that do not drink very much water. A combination of types of food is […]
In many cases a cat will lose their ability to digest milk proteins as they get older and will need to stop drinking milk or they might develop diarrhea. For cats that do not seem to take in enough fluids, they can be offered some wet food that has been quite diluted with water […]