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Cats

Easing Feline Stress: Simple Solutions for Anxious Cats

Cats can suffer from anxiety for many reasons, but with an understanding about why cats feel stressed, we can prevent or treat cat anxiety in many cases. Let's look at some symptoms and causes of anxiety in cats as well as ways to help reduce cat stress. With time, patience, and medication, if necessary, you can help your cat take life in stride and avoid the uncomfortable state of being anxious. Key Facts about Cat Anxiety Feline anxiety is common, but often preventable and/or treatable. Al...

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10 Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism in Cats

What is Feline Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism in cats, or feline hyperthyroidism, is a condition where your cat’s thyroid gland is overactive. It is most common in older cats and, if left untreated, can cause heart failure, organ damage, and possibly death. The thyroid gland is made up of two lobes in your cat’s neck and is part of the endocrine system. It uses hormones to control your cat's? metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, response to injury, st...

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How to Treat Breathing Difficulties in Cats

My Cat Is Having Trouble Breathing; What Do I Do? There are three different types of breathing problems that cats tend to develop—panting, fast breathing tachypnea , and dyspnea, or difficulty breathing. And, there is a correspondingly wide array of causes for each of these conditions, some more severe than others. Regardless of which condition you think your cat has, a visit to your veterinarian is always recommended when your cat is suffering from breathing difficulties. This guide will ...

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Diseases of the Eyes in Cats

Understanding Your Cat's Vision Your cat's vision is unlike anything in the animal world. Few animals can match your cat's ability to locate and follow moving targets including their prey, a toy, or a predator. As a result, a feline's eyes are among its most important physical attributes. This is also why maintaining your cat's eye health is so vital to her quality of life. Like all animals, cats can develop diseases, and sometimes, a disease develops in the eyes. Here are se...

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Dealing with Eye Injuries and Watery Eyes in Cats

Diagnosing Common Eye Problems and Injuries in Cats Does your cat constantly have watery eyes, or has he recently sustained an eye injury that is affecting his vision? From a spat with another feline, an encounter with a thorny branch, or a run-in with the sliding glass door—injuries to cat's eyes can happen just about anywhere. One of the most common causes of watery eyes in cat is low-grade viral infections. Typically, this condition is self-limiting and resolves as the virus runs it...

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How to Properly Deal with Abscesses in Cats

How to Treat Your Cat's Abscess Abscesses are painful localized wounds that cats can develop after being punctured or scratched by other cats, animals, or objects. The abscess forms when bacteria enter deep tissue and establish an infection. With time, the infection continues to grow, increases in pressure, and erodes the overlying skin. Eventually, the skin may open and release pus and infected material. Caring for your pet's abscess is important because if it is not kept clean and trea...

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5 Ways to Easily Tell If Your Cat Is in Pain and Hiding It

How to Tell When Your Cat Is in Pain If you have a cat, then you don't need to be told how cool they can be. But you may not realize that your cat may be so cool that he won't let on he's in pain, even if he's suffering badly. To make sure that you can tell the difference between when your cat is playing it cool and possibly covering up for real pain, here are five telltale signs that your cat may be experiencing pain, instead of just fooling around. 1—Biting and Scratching...

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