Cat Health & Wellness

Struvite Crystals in Cats

Struvite crystals in cats can form bladder stones or mucus plugs that lead to urinary problems. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention of struvite crystals in cats.

Rodent Ulcers in Cats

Rodent ulcers are lesions on cats' lips that look scary but have nothing to do with rodents. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Ear Infections in Cats

An ear infection must be treated based on the source of irritation, which may be internal or external. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Cat Pregnancy Stages

Whether you plan to breed your cat, or you have been surprised to discover your cat is pregnant, it's important to understand the stages of pregnancy.

Is Your Cat Depressed? Signs, Causes, and Treatment

Cats can experience depression or sadness for several reasons. Here’s how to tell if your cat is depressed and why, plus how you can help your depressed cat.

Cherry eye in cats is an inflammatory condition of the inner eyelid. It causes a red, round protrusion to appear in the corner of the eye that may look shocking to pet parents. Learn the causes, signs, and treatment of cherry eye in cats.

What You Need to Know About Anesthesia for Your Cat

Learn some of the commonly-used types of anesthetics used for cats.

Are Daffodils Poisonous to Cats?

Daffodils are a popular springtime flower, but they are poisonous to cats. Here's how to keep your cat safe and what to do if you suspect they've eaten a daffodil.

Whisker Fatigue in Cats

Whisker fatigue may result from repeated rubbing of a cat's whiskers, most commonly on the sides of a bowl, and result in stress for the cat. Learn how to prevent this condition and keep your cat happier.

What to Do When Your Cat Dies at Home

After a pet cat has died at home, dealing with the remains can be emotionally draining. Being prepared will make the process easier.

Mastitis In Cats

Female cats nursing kittens sometimes develop painful, swollen breasts. This is called mastitis. Learn the symptoms and treatment of feline mastitis.

Do Fixed Cats Still Have the Urge To Mate?

Find out if cats have sex drive after spay or neuter surgery. Learn about the effects of sterilization on the sexual behavior of male and female cats.

Blood in Your Cat's Urine

Blood in the urine is a symptom of an underlying issue and not a diagnosis. This symptom can be seen with a variety of health conditions, some serious.

Kitten Constipation: What to Do When You Kitten Can't Poop

Kittens usually experience more diarrhea than constipation, but a kitten that has trouble passing stool, or is not defecating can be just as serious.

Runny Nose in Cats: Causes and Treatment

Cats get runny noses due to upper respiratory issues, but many conditions can cause this. Learn the causes of runny noses in cats and the associated signs. Find out how vets diagnose and treat cats with runny noses.

Human Foods That Are Poisonous to Cats

Many human foods are toxic to cats. Avoid feeding cats table scraps. Instead, feed a nutritious cat food created for their specific nutritional needs.