Cat Always Peeing in Same Spot? Our Vet Shares What to Do
One of the more frustrating issues I deal with in my clinic is cats who urinate outside of their litter tray. For many owners, this is a problem that causes them a great deal of stress and it is not...
View ArticleIs My Cat Spraying or Just Peeing: How to Tell the Difference
When my clients come to me asking for help with their cat spraying, they are usually quite stressed out. It is not a pleasant habit to be dealing with and none of us want our home smelling like urine....
View ArticleMy Cat Has Low Energy But Is Still Eating Well [Vet Answer]
Some cats thrive on a low energy physical state. Others are extremely active-day and night. No matter what the normal activity level of your cat, any decrease in their normal can be considered low...
View Article9 Types of Calico Cats (With Photos)
Dense calico Dilute calico Van calico Harlequin calico Shorthaired calico Longhaired calico Curly coated calico Male calico What is a calico cat? Calico refers to a colour...
View ArticleCat Has NOT Pooped in 2 Days Or More: Should I Worry?
Keeping an eye on your kitty’s litter tray habits is a good idea, so any changes can be picked up on quickly. Constipation is not especially common in cats, but certainly can happen. If left untreated,...
View ArticleTop Causes of Scabs on a Cat’s Chin + How to Help [Vet Advice]
A concerned client called the clinic about her cat one day because he had scabs on his chin. I told her there are various reasons for scabs on a cat, and she should bring the kitty in for an exam. In...
View ArticlePictures of Normal & Infected Cat Incisions [Surgeon Advice]
Through my experience as a veterinary surgeon dealing with cat incisions and complications, I understand the importance of being vigilant about your cat’s post-surgical wound care. Knowing how to...
View ArticleOrange Tabby Cat Facts
Also known as a red tabby, an orange tabby is a common coat colour that consists of a base colour that ranges from a light cream or yellow-orange to a deep, rich red or ginger, which is a backdrop for...
View ArticleIs Lily of the Valley Toxic to Cats?
Is lily of the valley toxic to cats? Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is toxic to cats. The toxic principles are cardiac glycosides, (primarily convallarin and convallamarin). Cardiac...
View ArticleHimalayan Gene in Cats
What is the Himalayan gene? The Himalayan gene is a mutation on the C locus on chromosome A1. This genetic trait is also characterised by its heat sensitivity, which presents as darkened points (face,...
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