Cat Preventative & Other Health

Heat stroke is a dangerous condition in cats that happens when their temperature becomes too high. Learn about ways to treat and avoid this feline condition.

An uncommon hereditary condition that interferes with blood clotting in cats is known as hemophilia. In this article, we discuss this disorder further.

Cats that have the skin condition hepatocutaneous syndrome deal with a rare, difficult condition. It is a multisystemic illness that affects the liver and the skin, causing sores and ulcerations on the skin. We learn more about this condition in this article.

In cats with a hiatal hernia, a portion of the stomach protrudes the diaphragm into the chest cavity. This article will go over how to overcome this condition in cats.

A cat who occupies a balcony in a high-rise apartment complex is more likely to get High Rise Syndrome (HRS). If not treated in a timely manner, HRS is a serious illness that can be fatal to cats.

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that can affect your cat’s lungs, skin, and other organs. Learn more about how to diagnose and treat histoplasmosis in cats.

Hookworms are intestinal parasites that feed off of your pet's blood. Learn these 5 things to help keep these worms away from your pet.

Hormone replacement poisoning can be very dangerous to your cat’s health. However, there are ways to identify and adequately battle this problem. Some of the important things to know are discussed in this article.

Pulmonary hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure in the lungs, is a dangerous and potentially fatal disorder that can affect cats of any age, breed, or gender. This article covers more about this illness.

The way to stop tapeworms from affecting your pet is by controlling their risk to fleas.

Heartworm disease can potentially be fatal to your beloved dog. Learn how a single bite from a mosquito can put your dog at risk.

Dogs and catS can become infected with roundworms in a few different ways. Read about the causes of roundworm infections in pets.

Spinal trauma is a serious disorder that can occur in cats as a result of a variety of factors, including falls, car accidents, and attacks by other animals. This article reveals a lot more.

Pet insurance can have its pluses and minuses. One thing that most can agree on is that it's not cheap. Read on for common pet insurance costs.

Want to do your part in helping to keep the pet population low, but feel the cost of neutering your male cat or dog would just be too expensive? We've comprised some helpful tips on how to locate the most cost effective places to get your pet "fixed." Find out more here.

Dogs and cats seem to get into everything and if something smells and tastes good, they are definitely going to give it a try. Antifreeze can be fatal to pets, so it's important to make sure your pet stays as far away from it as possible.

There’s nothing more painful than watching your cat endure the pain of cancer. Here are a few ways to comfort them during their treatment.

Cats are very particular about various things and a pregnant cat is even more so. You must provide for a cat that’s pregnant, otherwise, you might face some health complications.

Cat parents often struggle with finding the right veterinarian for their pet, leading many to skip regular checkups. The better solution: find a cat doctor that you and your pet both love!

Getting a cat to swallow a pill can be a tricky little process. Cats can usually figure out when "something's up." Here are a couple of tips and tricks on how to give a cat a pill.

If you can get past the needles, it is cheaper for you, and less nerve wracking for your dog, to administer shots at home. And despite what you might think, it isn't all that hard! Here's how.

Underweight pets can suffer from health issues as easily as overweight pets can. Treat your underweight pet with these tips.

Depression is a serious mental health issue affecting humans and dogs. While it's normal to feel sad or blue sometimes, if these feelings last for more than a few days, your furry friend might need extra help to get back on his/her feet.

Tapeworms, fleas, and every other pest have no business in or on your cat or dog. It is important for you to be able to detect the early symptoms in order to help rid your pet of tapeworms.