We often think of cancer as a lump or bump that pops up somewhere on our cat’s body. We can typically see and feel it. However, with bone marrow cancer in cats, there often isn’t anything to look at. Instead, we have to rely on other signs that can look similar to those of other […]
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Medications like Ozempic are making quite a statement in the human medicine world, offering a new management strategy for people struggling with type II diabetes and weight loss. Since our kitties can also have these medical issues, many people are wondering whether Ozempic would work for felines. You should not give Ozempic to your cat,
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Cat urine isn’t typically known to have a nice smell. That’s why cat litter companies have worked so diligently to create products that trap or mask the natural odor. While sweet-smelling cat urine may sound like a blessing, it can actually be a sign that something is wrong with your pet. So, if your cat’s
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Saying that something smells like death can mean different things to different people, but it’s usually just a creative, if dark, way of saying that something smells really bad. Since cats are normally “groom first and ask questions later” animals, if your kitty smells like death or otherwise has a foul odor, you likely find
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Cancer and tumors can affect any part of a cat’s body, even their eyes. Fortunately, eye tumors in cats are uncommon, if not rare. Unfortunately, they tend to be cancerous more often than benign and quite aggressive. Cancers can arise from any and all structures associated with the eye, including the tissues surrounding it, so
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All pet lovers dream of living in a home filled with friendly animals that all happily coexist with nary a snarl, hiss, or growl. Unfortunately, not even domestic pets, big or small, are wired that way. While they’re accustomed to living with humans, they still have the natural instincts that were useful to them when
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Medical advancements in the veterinary field tend to mirror those in the human world, albeit a few years later. One advancement that’s breaking through for our cats is stem cell therapy. This modality offers a great deal of promise, but as of now, you may have a hard time finding a veterinarian to do it.
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You may feel regularly hot and cold throughout the day with minor fluctuations in your body’s temperature. Your cat is no different! You may notice that they move toward a sunbeam in the morning and choose a cooler, shady spot in the afternoon. These minor changes are completely normal. What’s not normal is a drastic
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As a cat owner, you’re likely aware that it’s in your kitty’s best interest for you to stay up to date on their shots and other preventative treatments, such as heartworm and flea-and-tick medications. The problem is that it can be difficult to remember how often those things need to be given. The short answer
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Your feline friend’s round belly is often cute and endearing. While that roundness is typically the result of too many treats (which isn’t great in itself), it can also be the result of ascites, or fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Ascites is a sign of disease and often a serious one. So, if you notice
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