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Stress-Related Urination: How Stress or Changes in a Cat’s Environment Can Lead to Changes in Urination Behaviour

In humans and animals alike, stress can affect many different physiological processes. Urination, for example, is affected because the bladder itself is highly sensitive to the body’s stress response. Nerve signals, muscle tone, and inflammation levels are all altered when an animal is under a state of stress, so it’s no wonder that this can…
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Frequency of Your Cat’s Bowel Movements: How Often Should Do Their Business and What Affects Their Routine

I’ll never forget Milo, a four-year-old shorthair brought in after three days without a bowel movement. His owners weren’t panic-stricken at first; they figured skipping a day or two was just a quirk. Little did they know, Milo was constipated because he was dehydrated and had no fiber in his diet. But, after we adjusted…
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Straining in the Litter Box: Why Cats Strain and When to Worry

Straining behaviour is never normal in cats. Often, it can be attributed to minor discomforts, which can be easily managed, but in rarer cases, it has the potential to become life-threatening within hours.
