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Stomatitis in Cats: Signs and Treatment of Feline Dental Disease

Stomatitis in cats is a feline dental disease. Read about the causes, signs, and treatments for cat stomatitis.

gray-and-white tabby cat lying with head on paws

Diabetes in Cats: Types, Treatment and Prognosis

Read about the two types of diabetes in cats, treatment and cost, insulin injections, blood glucose monitoring, and a diabetic cat’s prognosis.

Diabetic black and white senior cat

Cat Dementia: Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Cats

Cat dementia is cognitive dysfunction that happens to some senior cats. Find out about signs and symptoms, consulting a veterinarian, and treatment.

Older feline with cat dementia who is receiving care and treatment

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating disease in cats caused by a corona virus. Learn about signs, diagnosis and treatment.

Young cats, like this black-and-white kitten, are susceptible to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).

Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

Answers to questions about heartworm disease in dogs and cats: prevention, spread of disease, signs and symptoms, tests, treatment and prognosis.

Trevor, a brown and white dog tilting his head

Liver Disease in Cats: Signs, Treatment, Prognosis

Fatty liver disease in cats, aka feline hepatic lipidosis, is caused by an accumulation of fats, or lipids, in the liver tissue. Learn about the signs of cat liver diseas...

Woman holding her tabby cat with liver disease (feline hepatic lipidosis)

Lymphoma in Dogs: Signs, Stages, Treatment, and Prognosis

Dog lymphoma is cancer affecting white blood cells. Learn about the signs of lymphoma in dogs, the stages, treatments, and possible life expectancy of a dog with lymphoma...

Black senior dog with graying muzzle who has lymphoma sitting at someone's feet being held on a Best Friends leash

Bloat in Dogs: Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)

Bloat in dogs, or gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a medical emergency. Read about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of bloated dog.

This happy brown shelter dog has received treatment for bloat and is doing well.

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): Signs, Prevention, Prognosis

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) affects cats’ immune system. Read FAQs about the disease, including transmission, signs, diagnosis, and prognosis.

Rico, a tabby cat who is feline leukemia virus (FeLV) positive, lying on his side on a blue shelf

Senior Dog and Cat Care: Common Health Issues

Senior dogs and cats might face some common health issues as they get older. Learn about caring for your senior pet.

a senior dog with a person

Smelly Dog: Why Does My Dog Stink?

Why is my dog so smelly? How do I get rid of dog smell? If you're dealing with a stinky dog, it might be a medical issue. Learn about reasons for a foul dog odor.

Man scrunching up his face after smelling a stinky dog

How to Foster Contagious Cats

Samantha Bell, Best Friends' cat expert, wants to share her experience to ease any doubts about fostering sick cats.

Two kittens with scabies sitting on a tiny couch next to each other