Just as traumatic experiences can have long-lasting effects on people, cats can be impacted in a similar way. If they experience one or more incidents where they were under threat or in harm’s way, cats...
Cats are fast, nimble, and agile when they want to be. Being light on their feet means their paws are necessary to provide cushion and support. Any injury to a cat’s paw can cause discomfort...
Cats are very curious creatures, which sometimes gets the better of them. Any kind of creepy crawly bug that flies or jumps can be of great interest. Unfortunately, sometimes bees, wasps, and other insects sting...
Seeing a cat bleeding from their mouth can be very scary for pet parents. There can be several potential causes: some more minor, such as infections or dental disease, and some more concerning, such as...
A broken pelvis in cats is a very serious injury causing pain and difficulty with movement of the hindlimbs. Collectively, pelvic fractures comprise about 25% of fractures seen in pets. Because they usually occur in...
Like us, cats limp when it is too sore for them to use their leg normally. So, even if they seem completely normal in themselves, if your cat is limping then they are in pain...
Head trauma in cats can be a very life-threatening medical condition, requiring early recognition of signs and treatment for the best outcome. In this article, you’ll learn the top 7 signs seen with head trauma...
A cat’s belly (abdomen) contains many vital organs, including their stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, and bladder. A swollen abdomen can merely be a sign of weight gain and a message to cut down on...
Xylitol is a chemical compound known as a “sugar alcohol.” It is commonly used in human foods and other products as a sweetener (e.g. sugarless gum). It is highly toxic to dogs, causing life-threatening health...
The deliberate administration of drugs or chemicals to make your cat vomit (also known as induction of emesis) has long been used in veterinary medicine. It is usually carried out when a cat eats something...
The term “foreign body” or “foreign object” can be used to refer to any non-food item that enters an animal’s body. However, we typically use this term to describe a non-food object that has been...
North America is rife with different species of scorpions. Many of these are harmless, but all species of scorpion are capable of injecting venom from the stinger on their tails. They can also do some...
