My Cat Has a Runny Nose – Diagnosis and Treatment
Is your feline friend’s nose running? Nasal discharge isn’t a common occurrence in cats, and that’s why most cat guardians will start to get worried when they first notice it. However, as you can expect, there are different kinds of nasal discharge. While some can suggest mild health problems, others can indicate a more severe […]
How Often Should You Brush a Dog?
Besides making sure that your dog is happy and healthy and lives a long life filled with wonder and joy, you should consider grooming him or her on a regular basis. But how often is too often and how rare is too rare? That is precisely the question that we will answer in today’s article. […]
Hypothyroidism in Dogs – Causes and Treatment
Both in humans and in many animals, the thyroid gland is in charge of regulating the body’s metabolic rate. Sometimes, it can be too active (in which case the dog can suffer from hyperthyroidism), but in other situations, it can be underactive (causing hypothyroidism). In this post, we’ll look at what causes hypothyroidism in our […]
Sebaceous Cysts in Dogs
If you have recently noticed a bump on your dog’s skin, you might be wondering what it might be. Some bumps and lumps can be dangerous and call for immediate medical attention, but others can be sebaceous cysts. In this post, we’ll look at what sebaceous cysts are, why and how they form, how you […]
E. Coli Infection in Cats – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Escherichia coli is a bacterium that is commonly found in both animal and human urine and feces. All living mammals have a variety of bacteria in their digestive and urinary tract, and they don’t become pathogenic and start causing problems if the animal is completely healthy. That is why the vast majority of cats never […]
Cat Scratch Disease – What is Bartonella hensalae
Bartonellosis in cats, which goes by the name of ‘cat scratch fever’ or ‘cat scratch disease,’ is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella hensalae. This is a zoonotic disease, so it can be transmitted from animals to humans, which is why it is paramount to prevent or treat it as soon as possible. In this […]
Salmonella Poisoning in Cats
Almost anyone in the world has heard the word ‘Salmonella’ before, and that’s because it is among the most common bacteria that produce digestive infections. But what some of us might not realize is that it is also a zoonotic disease, which means that you can get it from cats or dogs. Cats are Salmonella […]
Zoonotic Diseases in Cats – Popular Diseases You can get from Your Cat
There are many diseases that people can catch from their pets or other domestic animals, and even farm animals. Even though the number of zoonoses that cats can spread to humans is lower than in other species, as a cat guardian, you should be aware of their dangers. In this post, we will look at […]
The Dangers of Foxtail and your Dog
Foxtails can be quite dangerous for dogs, especially if they are left unchecked. But every pet parent wants to take their canine companion out for a walk or play, and it would be unfair for our pets to have to stay indoors for all their life. In this article, we’ll discuss what types of foxtails […]
Top 15 Most Searched Cat Questions on Google
If you have recently become a cat guardian, there are probably a lot of questions going through your mind about how you can best take care of your pet. To save you some time and effort, we have put together a list of some of the most searched cat questions out there. We’ve included short […]
What Can I Give a Cat for an Upset Stomach
Cats are a bit more sensitive compared to dogs and other types of pets, meaning that you can’t just adapt the dosage of some human medications and administer them whenever your feline friend has an upset stomach. In fact, cats are known to have severe allergies to some drugs. So, even if you give your […]
Rabies in Cats – Symptoms and Prevention of this Zoonotic Condition
How dangerous is rabies for cats? Are you at risk of getting rabies from your cat? Can rabies be prevented? We’ll answer all of these questions and many more in today’s article. What is Rabies? Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system. It can be found in many wild animals, especially carnivores […]
What Vaccinations Does Your Cat or Kitten Need?
Vaccines are made to protect against pathogens that can cause infectious diseases, many of which can be deadly. Cats have to be vaccinated against some of these conditions, but there are some non-mandatory vaccines, too. In this post, we’ll look at what vaccines your cat needs, which ones are optional, if vaccines come with any […]
What Is a Group of Cats Called?
Even though the word is not exactly used frequently, a group of cats is called ‘clowder.’ Naturally, you can still call a group of cats just by what it is, meaning a group of cats. Besides ‘clowder’, there are two other terms that you can use to refer to several cats, and they are ‘glaring’ […]
Lipoma and Dogs – Symptoms and Diagnosis of Adipose Tumors
Adipose tumors are quite common in both animals and humans, especially when they start to grow old. Naturally, adipose tumors aren’t all the same, meaning that they can be benign or malignant and they can also vary in terms of their growth rate. The benign type is called lipoma while the malignant form is called […]