If you suddenly notice your cat drooling, it can be an alarming sight. Your cat may be drooling for a perfectly innocent reason, or it may be a sign of something more sinister. So, if your cat starts drooling, is it anything to worry about? If you notice your cat drooling, it is important to investigate it further. Drooling is a common symptom of several health problems, but … [Read more...] about Why Is My Cat Drooling? When to Be Concerned
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How Do Online Vet Consultations Work?
When I first heard about online vet consultations, my initial reaction was – what a great concept! I was relieved at the thought of being able to ditch in-person consults and see a vet from the comfort of my own home. Anyone who struggles with getting their cat into a carrier or has to listen to them sing the song of their people during car rides, will know … [Read more...] about How Do Online Vet Consultations Work?
Dementia in Senior Cats: What You Need to Know
Unfortunately, as our cats grow older, they become more likely to develop age-related health conditions. Some of the health issues experienced by older cats can be easy to diagnose and treat. Others, such as dementia in cats may have more subtle signs and symptoms and go undetected for some time. Perhaps you've noticed that your senior cat has a reduced appetite … [Read more...] about Dementia in Senior Cats: What You Need to Know
Signs Your Kitten is Teething and How to Help
How do you know if your kitten is teething? If they are suddenly biting you and chewing everything in sight, there’s a good chance they’re teething and need a little help from you to ease their discomfort. What age do kittens start teething? Kittens first start teething at around 2-4 weeks. By the time they’re 5-8 weeks old, they will have all 26 of their baby teeth (also … [Read more...] about Signs Your Kitten is Teething and How to Help
Thiamine Deficiency in Cats: Everything You Need to Know
In May 2017, a popular cat food was withdrawn from the Australian market amid fears it was causing cats to become seriously ill with symptoms of thiamine deficiency.This wasn’t a one-off incident. In recent years, there have been several recalls of commercial cat food around the world, due to insufficient levels of thiamine. In the wake of cat food recalls, pet owners … [Read more...] about Thiamine Deficiency in Cats: Everything You Need to Know
Permethrin Poisoning in Cats: What You Need to Know
Permethrin and pyrethrum are insecticides that help control parasites, such as fleas and ticks. Sadly, there have been many instances of permethrin poisoning in cats, often by cat owners who have unintentionally poisoned their cat by applying their dog’s spot-on flea treatment. Unlike dogs, cats lack the enzyme needed to detox products containing permethrin or pyrethrum. … [Read more...] about Permethrin Poisoning in Cats: What You Need to Know
Cat Scooting: What it Means and What to Do
Have you ever seen a cat dragging its butt along the ground? Cat butt scooting is definitely less common in cats than dogs, but it’s still most definitely a ‘thing’ and can indicate a medical problem that you may need to get checked out. What is Cat Scooting? It simple terms, it’s when a cat drags their bottom along the floor. Carpet is a particularly rewarding surface to … [Read more...] about Cat Scooting: What it Means and What to Do
High Blood Pressure in Cats: Signs and Treatment
High blood pressure in cats can have a sudden impact even when their owners thought they were fit and healthy. It is shocking and upsetting, when your cat goes from “well” to “very poorly” in the space of a few hours. To learn how to reduce the chances of a dramatic deterioration, read on. Imagine your senior cat that is sprightly as a kitten: She’s so well for her age … [Read more...] about High Blood Pressure in Cats: Signs and Treatment
10 Signs it’s Time to Visit the Vet
How do you tell the difference between a cat that is having a relaxing snooze and one that is sleeping because she’s sick? How do you know when it's time to visit the vet? When a cat isn't feeling well or is ill, instinctively she lies low. This is to avoid bringing attention to her infirmity because in the wild, to alert a predator to weakness makes her vulnerable. All … [Read more...] about 10 Signs it’s Time to Visit the Vet
Heart Murmurs in Cats
There are few things guaranteed to worry a cat guardian more, than when the vet casually mentions, “Do you know your cat has a heart murmur?” A thousand thoughts (none of them good) fly through your mind at once. Numb from worry, the only coherent words you can string together are, “Is it serious?” An Awkward Question Actually, as a vet the “Is it serious?” question pushes … [Read more...] about Heart Murmurs in Cats