Cat Health Collection

Itchy cats are a common complaint in small animal practice. Many times, the cause of irritated skin in a cat is atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis in cats occurs when your kitty encounters an allergen in her environment. She may ingest, inhale, or contact a protein to which she’s allergic, and the immune reaction results in … Read more

Has your cat been scratching and grooming herself a lot recently? Many times, kitties that start itching and licking excessively have dermatitis. There are various causes of dermatitis in cats, and they can all cause your furry friend to become extremely itchy and uncomfortable. What is cat dermatitis? [with pictures] Simply put, dermatitis is an … Read more

It’s usually pleasurable to pet a cat. But when you encounter a lump under your furbaby’s skin, it can be concerning because it could be cancer. Anytime you feel a new bump on your cat, you should have it checked by your vet. Fortunately, there are also several benign reasons for lumps and bumps in … Read more

“Doc, help. My cat is drooling and smells bad,” was an occasional complaint from one of my kitty parents. When I heard these words, I would tell the owner to bring their cat in for an exam and explain the possible causes of these particular symptoms.  There are various reasons for the symptoms of cat … Read more

Occasionally in practice, I would examine a cat because the owner noticed it was sneezing and slobbering a lot. During the office visit, I would take time to counsel my clients about various reasons cats may drool and sneeze. Based on my exam findings and diagnostic tests, I recommended treatment plans designed to fit the … Read more

We expect dogs to drool, but can find it concerning in cats. In truth, some cats dribble a little saliva when they’re content and relaxed. If your kitty suddenly starts slobbering but is acting normal and still eating, should you be worried? Let’s look at the top reasons cats drool but act normal and keep … Read more

Your kitty has been lying around, lost interest in things, and drooling. Or maybe she’s not eating but keeps dribbling saliva. Should you be concerned?  Drooling can point to medical issues in cats, so it shouldn’t be ignored. In this article, we’ll examine why cats drool, the top reasons that felines drool with lethargy or … Read more

Cats aren’t known for drooling in the same way as dogs. However, it’s possible that your feline friend will dribble a little saliva while you’re rubbing her chin or giving her a pet. Is this normal? Let’s examine why cats drool and how a person can help their cat with this condition. Never ignore a … Read more

While some cats may drool a little bit, it’s not normal for any kitty to drool excessively or continuously. Salivation and drooling is a common sign of certain medical problems. Let’s look at why cats drool and what you can do to help your fur-baby if she suddenly starts salivating. Before we start, consider reading … Read more

As a cat enters his or her senior years, a number of age-related diseases can develop. Many of these can be managed if they are caught early enough, but eventually, there will come a time when treatment is no longer an option and palliative (end-of-life) care must be instituted. The goal of palliative care is … Read more