IBUPROFEN AND NAPROXEN TOXICOSIS – Feline

Ibuprofen and naproxen can be toxic to dogs and cats, but cats are much more susceptible to this toxicity than dogs are. A single 200-milligram ibuprofen tablet can be toxic to a cat or small- to medium-sized dog; toxic effects can occur rapidly and damage the kidneys...

HYPERTHYROIDISM AND YOUR CAT – Feline

Hyperthyroidism occurs when a cat’s thyroid gland (an organ located at the front of the neck) produces excess amounts of thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism tends to affect middle-aged and older cats. Hyperthyroidism causes the heart to pump faster, which can lead to...

HYPERTENSION AND YOUR PET – Feline

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can affect dogs and cats. In people, the most common type of hypertension is known as primary or essential hypertension, which means that high blood pressure is the main disease process. Cats and dogs, on the other...

HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CAT IS SICK – Feline

Any change in your cat’s normal behavior, such as increased lethargy (tiredness), changes in appetite, weight loss, or hiding in the house may be indications that your cat is ill. Male cats that frequent the litter box but are unable to urinate should be seen by a...