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Dr. Kim Podlecki

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Pancreatitis In Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Life Expectancy

Pancreatitis In Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Life Expectancy

Pancreatitis means inflammation of the pancreas. This may not mean a whole lot without understanding what the pancreas does. The pancreas is a small organ sand…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
How Long Do Cats Take to Recover From Neutering? Our Vet Explains

How Long Do Cats Take to Recover From Neutering? Our Vet Explains

Neutering is the removal of a male cat's testicles. This procedure is most commonly completed in young, healthy cats to help prevent spraying and help decrease…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
How to Manage Pancreatitis in Cats at Home: 5 Vet Approved Steps

How to Manage Pancreatitis in Cats at Home: 5 Vet Approved Steps

Pancreatitis is a common occurrence in cats that may require aggressive treatment and hospitalization. Pancreatitis often requires veterinarian-prescribed anti…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Can You Give a Cat Pepto Bismol For An Upset Stomach? Our Vet Explains

Can You Give a Cat Pepto Bismol For An Upset Stomach? Our Vet Explains

Many people reach for that familiar pink bottle of Pepto Bismol when they have an upset stomach. The label (and catchy commercials) say that Pepto Bismol is go…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can English Bulldogs Breed Naturally? Our Vet Answers

Can English Bulldogs Breed Naturally? Our Vet Answers

You’ve finally decided that it’s time to get a dog. You scan the internet and keep coming across cute pictures of these wrinkly dogs called English Bulldogs. T…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Patellar Luxation In Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Patellar Luxation In Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Patellar luxation is a fairly common condition in dogs. Patellar luxation is the scientific term for a knee cap that dislocates or moves out of its’ normal pos…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Urinary Blockage in Cats: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Urinary Blockage in Cats: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Have you noticed that your male cat is going in and out of the litterbox more frequently? Have you noticed that he may be howling or vocalizing when trying to…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
How to Tell if a Cat Has Internal Bleeding (Vet Answer)

How to Tell if a Cat Has Internal Bleeding (Vet Answer)

Internal bleeding in a cat can occur for a variety of reasons. How sick a cat will become completely depends on the cause of the bleeding. Potential causes of…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Cat Vomit Colors: Meanings & Color Chart (Vet Answer)

Cat Vomit Colors: Meanings & Color Chart (Vet Answer)

It’s 3:00 AM. You’re fast asleep when all of a sudden you’re woken up by the dreaded sound of your cat getting ready to vomit. You know the sound. It’s an inst…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
4 Common Munchkin Cat Health Problems (Vet Answer)

4 Common Munchkin Cat Health Problems (Vet Answer)

You may or may not have ever heard of a Munchkin cat. The name comes from the cats’ shortened limbs, making them much smaller and shorter in stature than other…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki