Author: Dr. Samantha Devine DVM (Veterinarian)

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » You adopted your cat from the shelter and you can’t help but wonder about some of his behaviors. Some noises triggered his flight from the room. Certain things make him hiss. Could your cat have PTSD? Can cats get PTSD? While we don’t usually refer to cats as having PTSD, the truth is that they can certainly have behaviors that are triggered by sights, sounds, smells, and actions. Stressful triggers can range from a storm outside to being brought over to a family member’s…

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The post Cat Laryngitis: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs, and Treatment by Dr. Samantha Devine DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying the entire article violates copyright laws. You may not know it, but all of these articles are assigned, contracted and paid for, so they are not considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and will like it if you continue to share only the first paragraph of an article, then link to the rest on Catster.com. Click to Skip Overview of Laryngitis in Cats Signs to Watch for Possible Causes Care Tips FAQ Has…

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The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Your cat is constantly shaking his head, and it looks like he has an ear infection. Call your vet’s office to see when they can fit you in for an appointment. They said in five days. Five days! Frustrated, you call around, and no one is available. Get inspired, and check it out online. With the rapid emergence of telehealth, you can have your cat examined by a veterinarian immediately. When Should You Consider Using an Online Vet Knowing when you can or cannot…

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The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » Our cats are beloved members of our families, living longer and healthier lives than ever before. It’s important to realize that with longer lives, veterinarians and pet owners are seeing age-related changes in our feline family members, including cognitive changes. What is Cognitive Dysfunction in Cats? Feline cognitive dysfunction is also referred to as kitty dementia. Cognitive dysfunction is a gradual change that occurs over a long period of time. Rapid changes may have other underlying causes. Usually, brain and cognitive changes occur in…

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