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Kidney Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Kidney disease has been suggested to be one of the most common chronic diseases in cats, particularly in those of an older age. Because the disease develops slowly, most cats will appear healthy for many years while their kidneys begin to deteriorate. Paired with the fact that cats are masters at masking signs of illness, this makes…
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HELP! My Cat Is Peeing Everywhere After Being Neutered

Is Post-Neuter Urination Normal? Sterilization is a surgical procedure where the reproductive organs are removed to prevent unwanted behaviours and pregnancies, as well as to prevent diseases in both male and female cats. Castration can also be done through a hormonal implant (chemical castration), which is temporary and not permanent. It is not expected that…
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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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Parasites and Cat: Common Parasites in Cats & How They Can Affect Bowel Movements

Why Parasites Are Common in Cats 1. Grooming behaviour: serves to maintain the hygiene of the fur and skin. However, this increases the risk of exposure to flea and tick eggs, as well as eggs or larval stages of intestinal parasites. 2. Hunting behaviour: by ingesting their prey such as small rodents or birds, cats…
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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.
