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Many pet owner's are fearful of anesthesia. Anesthesia, defined as a "loss of feeling or sensa

Cyproheptadine is a drug that has many uses but is often prescribed to cats because of the side eff

There are a number of scorpions in the world, many of which can be found in North America. Scorpion

Vestibular disease affects your cat's nervous system and causes incoordination and trouble b

Pancreatitis refers to the painful inflammation of the pancreas (an organ near the stomach and live

Luxating patella, the technical term for a kneecap popping out of place, creates instability in a c

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a complicated viral disease of cats that is seen worldwide.

An episode of feline asthma may initially be discounted as just another hairball or a bit of food g

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks but rarely seen in cats. Exposed cats do

Surgery can be tough on our cats—especially during the recovery period. To help make it as quick

Phenobarbital is the medication that is most commonly used to treat seizures and epilepsy in cats.�

Cuterebra is the larva of a botfly that can affect cats, dogs, ferrets, and even humans. It seems l

Any cat can contract feline leukemia by being exposed to the virus that causes it. It is easily spr

Saddle thrombus, more properly called feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE), is an often fatal condi

Scorpions, like other arachnids, can strike fear into even the bravest of people. While they play i

When cats live in multi-cat homes, catteries, or shelters, they're more susceptible to the spread o

Encephalitis in cats is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease that results in brain inf

It's normal for cats to have occasional bad breath and drooling, but it can sometimes signif

Hookworms are a common but highly treatable parasite in cats. Hookworms attach themselves to a cat

Cat fleas are tiny parasites that feed on the blood and cause itching and irritation. Heavy flea in

Most kittens and adult cats love to play with string, yarn, and the like. But this brings with

Cats can sometimes eat things they shouldn't. Besides household chemicals, common foods, houseplant

Ear infections are common among cats, and they can be tricky to treat because they have numerous c

Have you ever tried to handle your cat only to have it turn into a wiggly ball of claws and teeth?

Benadryl is a medication that is sometimes recommended to be given to cats. While plain Benadryl is

A nosebleed, also known as epistaxis, can happen to a cat for several reasons. Stopping this bleedi

Occasionally, a female cat can develop a very painful infection in one or more of her teats called

Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is sometimes prescribed to cats for bacterial infections, especi