Adult Cat Health Conditions (11)
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What Life Is Like With a Cat Who Isn't Fixed
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, July 13, 2015Have you ever heard the yowling of a female cat in heat or the screams of two males fighting over a female? Believe me, heavy metal bands got nothin’ on them. Neither noise is anything you want to… Full Article ›
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5 Health Problems Cat Owners Overlook
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, June 20, 2013Cats have a reputation as low-maintenance pets, perfect for people who don’t have the time to care for an animal. That’s not true, of course, but it can be difficult to convince some… Full Article ›
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Can Dogs and Cats Have Strokes?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, May 29, 2013Dogs and cats just don’t have all the risk factors for strokes that humans do: the drinking, the smoking, the penchant for greasy snacks that clog up the arteries. Maybe that’s why it was… Full Article ›
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Why This Vet Thinks FIV-Positive Cats Make Great Adoptees
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, May 22, 2013In the past two years, I’ve taken on two foster cats. Each lived with me for a time. Both were healthy. Yet neither was considered adoptable by most cat lovers’ standards. Not after… Full Article ›
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Most Common Health Conditions in Adult Cats
January 28, 2013Adult cats tend to be very healthy, but the adult years are not necessarily worry-free. As with people, any number of problems can crop up and require veterinary attention. According to a large… Full Article ›
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Your Adult Cat: What to Expect at 5 – 6 Years
November 2, 2012When your cat reaches 5 to 6 years old, he is nearing middle age. While not yet considered a senior cat, he is at the age when you need to begin watching for age-related changes. Here is what… Full Article ›
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10 Common Disorders This Vet Most Dreads
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, August 14, 2012They're either tough to diagnose, expensive to treat, fraught with complications and side effects or just plain baffling — and just about every veterinarian I know dreads… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Asthma in Cats
By Dr. Donna Spector DVM, DACVIM, August 13, 2012Lance is a 5-year-old, neutered male cat who suffers from chronic coughing. Over the course of several months, his veterinarian prescribed antibiotics and antihistamines, but his cough did not… Full Article ›
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Understanding Heart Disease: Do Pets and Humans Have Anything in Common?
By Jennifer Paull, August 8, 2012As cardiovascular disease becomes increasingly common, the American Heart Association and other health organizations are ramping up their efforts to educate and motivate the public about the… Full Article ›
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For Cats With Chronic Urinary Problems, Surgery May Be the Best Option
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, May 24, 2012Let me get this said up front: A cat who’s having problems urinating is facing a serious health crisis. If he's not seen by a veterinarian and treated as soon as possible, this cat can die swiftly as… Full Article ›
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Can Cats Get Heartworm?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , February 29, 2012Q. A co-worker told me her cat is on heartworm pills, just like her dog. Is this necessary? Do cats get heartworm like dogs do? A. We all tend to think of heartworm as a dog’s problem.… Full Article ›