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Cat health

Managing Feline Herpesvirus in Cats: Symptoms, Spread, and Prevention

Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1), also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection in cats, causing symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and eye discharge. It spreads through direct contact and can stay dormant for life, but stress or illness can reactivate it. Vaccination and hygiene help prevent and manage the virus.

Your Need to Know: Dying Cat Stages

Most cat lovers have been through this at least once – the dying cat stages. It’s painful and puzzling, but it’s also inevitable. Our point here is to provide a list of common experiences we’ve learned about that will help…

What Are The Most Common Cat Health Problems?

Ailments and injuries happen to all of us – even our feline friends. As a cat owner, it’s important to be aware of the most common cat health problems so you can keep an eye out for them and get…

Jackson Galaxy Cat Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes: No More Diarrhea, Vomiting, or Bad Breath for Your Kitty!

You’re a cat lover. You know that one of the most common problems pet owners face is digestive issues with their cats. Diarrhea, vomiting, bad breath – all can be signs that your cat’s digestive system is out of whack….

Why do cats sleep so much. Is it healthy?

It puzzles people that cats sleep so much, but not when their owners prefer – like in the early morning when they tend to wake up the house. And although many cats sleep a lot, each has individual preferences. It’s…

How to choose the best foods for your cat

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly guessing what are the best foods for your cat? You’re not alone. It can be tough to know what’s best for our feline friends, but luckily there are some guidelines to help us…

How to keep your cat entertained, active and content

When cats were first domesticated they had one central mission – keeping the rat population down. But, these days, cats make great pets for other reasons, although they can still chase rodents. People love their beauty, playfulness and friendship, and…

How to avoid accidentally poisoning your cat

This article is about plants that are poisonous for cats. Cats should not eat these flowers because they can cause vomiting and other health problems, even death; so, it’s important to be aware of what your cat may or may…

7 Solutions for Fighting Cat Furniture Destroyers

My cats have decided to tear up my couch and the carpet. They are not declawed, and they do it even when there plenty of other things for them to play with. What can I do? By Peter McCarthy for…

How can I tell if my cat is depressed?

Learn the signs of depression in cats, and how to help your kitty get out of a funk. By David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small Depression is a tricky diagnosis for humans. So, it’s no surprise that veterinarians have…