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Hi there, this is Dr Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I'm sorry to hear about this over-grooming issue. There are a few considerations here inluding: Parasites (fleas...
Hi there, this is Dr Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I'm sorry you've noticed this issue with your cat. Oftentimes, not being able to groom adequately will be linked to...
Depends how fussy the pet is. You could try a high protein dry food from printable 2023 calendar Royal Canin, but if the bugger won’t eat it, it’s not going to help much.
My cat has has been trying to shed her Summer coat she is over weight and can't reach her spine area how to remove the matted hair that my cat can't reach on her back thank you have a very ni...
12 yr old. Won't stop grooming himself. 2yr. Old cat trying to become alpha cat.
@Jess Butler A possibility; these "gnat-like" flies could actually be fungus gnats or fruit flies. And Autumn is the usual time of year for them. If your litter is consistently damp and/or con...
@Carole Rogers Hi Carole, If you are unable to take the kittens to the veterinarian for a treatment plan to rid of these fleas - consider purchasing an over-the-counter treatment plan such as;...
Rescued, spayed female. Her belly is HUGE, as if she's pregnant with TWO litters! Has been to the vet several times, but I'm unable to get a stool specimen (I have 5 other kitties, and she will not...
Hello. I rescued a cat who was in a bad way. She had been declawed, spayed, and then dumped outside by owners who moved and couldn't take her. Some kids lit her on fire and then shaved the back hal...
Hello, I have acquired 2 8 weeks old kittens. They both have fleas. Gave a bath with Dawn but they still have some lest. What can I use instead of bath again. I wash their blankets and the fl...
Hairless cats, also known as sphynx cats, are some of the most loveable cats. Though they can be incredibly loyal, they are also pretty high maintenance. Taking care of a hairless cat can involve a...
I'd just add that drooling can be a sign of motion sickness, so if you travel by car, this could be the issue.
Our 6 month old cat momo keeps attacking our feet
I've had my cat Smudge (now 4 years old) since he was under a month old. He was orphaned, and i thought I knew him, but he's got one idiosyncrasy that confounds me. He hates to be picked up and car...
@Constance Jeske Hi Constance, I believe because you are feeding him - he is slowly building up his trust towards you. And thus now, he is allowing you to touch his head for a moment. Feral ca...
@Paula Tirado Some cats will drool when they are overwhelmed or extremely relaxed. It is quite common and not generally of any great concern. Also, since your cat is currently receiving medica...
@Cynthia Whitford Hi Cynthia, There a few different reasons why a cat may perform this kind of behaviour. - Cats are crepuscular, which means they instinctively are most active during the...
It's not recommended. It's a very traumatic experience for your pet that he/she will never completely recover from physically or emotionally. Many countries have banned the procedure citing i...
@Paula Tirado One of my cats drools terribly every time he goes to the vet. None of my other cats have ever done this. When I asked my vet about it she told me it's his nerves. He just gets so nerv...