MRCVS BVMS, BS ASci, MLitt
Caitlin is a primary care clinician based at the University of Glasgow. She currently splits her time between clinical work, teaching, and writing. When not working she can be found hiking the moors with her mildly dramatic terrier or cuddling on the sofa with her wildly naughty cat.
Most cat diarrhea is mild and passes within a day or two, but some cases signal parasites, infection, or chronic disease. A vet explains the common causes, what stool changes mean, safe home care, what to feed, and exactly when to call your vet.
If you’ve noticed your cat’s skin is itchy, or that their coat is looking thin, it might be time to visit your vet. But while skin problems are common, it may not be as simple a visit as you might think. Because there are many causes for skin problems in cats it sometimes takes several rounds of testing before the root cause can be identified.
Hair loss in cats can come from fleas, allergies, ringworm, pain, overgrooming, or illness. Learn which clues matter, what your vet may test, and when a bald patch needs prompt care.
Have you noticed your cat licking or scratching at one specific spot? It can be hard to tell the difference between a skin infection and allergies, and often these two conditions go hand in hand.
Allergies in cats fall into three main types: flea, food, and environmental. A vet explains the telltale signs of each, how allergies are diagnosed step by step, and the treatments that actually bring itchy cats relief.
If no matter what you try, your dog’s itchy, red, irritated skin just doesn’t seem to be getting better, your canine might have dermatitis in dogs.
Exploring the reasons why cats burp (or don’t)