Can Cats Hiccup? Hiccups are caused by contractions in an animal’s diaphragm. While we humans can experience hiccups frequently, is it the same for other animals? If you’ve noticed your cat spasming, you might be wondering if your feline friend… Read More
Archive for the ‘Common health conditions’ Category
What Does It Mean if Your Cat Isn’t Acting Normal?
Cats can be very secretive, making it very difficult for cat owners to know when something isn’t right. As a result, all cat owners need to monitor their pet by watching them and looking out for odd behaviors. In this… Read More
Caring for a Sick Cat
Being sick is just a bummer for us humans. Cats feel it as well. We know how to care for ourselves when we’re feeling worse for wear, but what about our cats? Caring for a sick cat take time and… Read More
Why Does my Cat Have Bad Breath?
There are plenty of health concerns we have as humans that your feline friend may also experience. When you notice your cat’s breath isn’t too pleasant, there are a number of health issues that could be the cause. Let’s take… Read More
Cat Health Issues That Might Sound Familiar
Allergies, UTIs, dental issues…they’re some of the most common health concerns people experience. But did you know that cats experience some of the same problems we do? It’s true! You don’t have to worry about human-to-cat transmission, and your cat… Read More
How Do You Treat Cat Car Sickness?
Just like humans, our pets can also experience motion sickness and gastrointestinal distress while riding in a vehicle. If your cat gets car sick, it might be overly stressful to travel with them, bring them along on road trips, or… Read More
How to Care for Brachycephalic Cats
Named after the scientific word for short skull, brachycephalic cats are most commonly referred to simply as “flat-faced cats.” Adored worldwide for their expressive eyes and cartoon-like appearance, flat faced cats are incredibly popular household pets. Their characteristic smooshed faces… Read More
The Importance of Getting Your Cat’s Teeth Cleaned
It is easy to forget about your pet’s dental hygiene when their teeth don’t have to be brushed everyday like ours. Because of this, we may think that it doesn’t matter if their teeth are clean or not. However, dental… Read More
Top 3 Flea Myths Cat Owners Still Fall For
Fleas are one of the most troublesome pet problems. When fleas are about, your cat or dog is going to suffer through some itchy, and sometimes painful, bites underneath their fur. They’re small and hard to spot–usually, they’re not bigger… Read More
What Causes Head Pressing in Cats?
You may have seen images circulating around the internet of cats with their heads pressed against a wall or against the floor with funny text that says something like “I can’t do Mondays”. While these pictures may seem funny at… Read More