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Vaccinating Dogs and Cats is Important for Their Health, and Ours

Vaccinations are an important consideration for our pets’ general health care. Learn why.
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woman from the Navajo Nation waits to get her pet vaccinated

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 1: Medical Issues

When your cat doesn’t use their litter box, they’re trying to tell you something is wrong in their life, and it's up to you to figure it out.
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Dilute calico cat next to a small litter pan

Cat Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms and Treatments

Learn about the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats, an endocrine disorder, as well as the possible treatments.
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Older brown tabby cat's face

Cat Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Learn about cat diabetes symptoms — plus the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of feline diabetes.
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Senior orange tabby-and-white cat looking up next to a food bowl

Cat Throwing Up: Causes, When to See Vet & Treatment

Cat throwing up? Understand acute vs. chronic vomiting, what causes it, emergency warning signs to watch for, and when your cat needs veterinary care now.
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Gray-and-white cat on a cat tree shelf looking at the camera

Cat Wheelchairs and Carts: What You Need to Know

Some cats might benefit from a cat wheelchair or cart to increase their mobility. Here are some cat wheelchair FAQs.
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Duke, a cat with cerebellar hypoplasia, utilizing a cat wheelchair, or cat cart, made of PVC piping, with a caregiver helping to keep it steady

Cat and Dog Arthritis: Integrative Treatment Options

Besides medication, learn about integrative treatment options for cat and dog arthritis, including diet changes, supplements, and physical therapy.
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Dog who is receiving arthritis treatment playing with a ball

Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks

Overweight pets are at increased risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and joint problems. Diet, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight is important.
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Overweight cat. Obesity in pets is a health concern.

Cat Ringworm: Signs, Spread, Diagnosis, Treatment

How do you know if your cat has ringworm? Learn about the symptoms, how ringworm is passed, and ringworm treatments.
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headshot of a white cat with ringworm

Cat Spay/Neuter: What to Expect and Why It's Important

What does spaying or neutering do to a cat, and why is it important to spay or neuter cats? Here's key information about cat spay and neuter.
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up close on the face of a neutered tabby cat

How to Express a Cat's Bladder

If you're caring for an incontinent cat, you might need to learn how to express a cat bladder. Here are some tips and step-by-step instructions, though you should always ...
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a dilute calico cat, who is incontinent and needs her bladder expressed, sitting and looking up

Cat Hair Loss: Causes and Treatment

Cat hair loss has many causes: ringworm, parasites, allergies, excessive grooming. Learn more about why your cat has a bald spot and how to treat cat hair loss.
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Orange tabby, who is experiencing some cat hair loss, licking his paw

FIV in Cats: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus FAQs

What is FIV in cats? Learn about the signs and symptoms, causes and transmission, diagnosis and treatment of feline immunodeficiency virus.
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tabby cat with FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) sitting and looking up

Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) in Cats: Causes, Treatments

Upper respiratory infection (URI) in cats is common but can be tricky to treat. Learn about the potential causes and treatment options for cat URIs.
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Long-hair black kitten, who has a cat URI, lying on a blanket

Caring for an Incontinent Cat

Caring for an incontinent cat can be a rewarding experience, though it does take some knowledge and dedication. Learn more about cat incontinence.
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Lucy, an incontinent cat, lying next to a rainbow toy

Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions

Cat not using the litter box? Learn reasons why a cat stopped using the litter box, including behavioral and medical causes, and how to solve them.
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White-and-black cat is sitting with his person. As a kitten, this cat wasn't using the litter box, but the problem has since been fixed.

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