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How Do Vets Spay Cats: Learning From The Experts (Vet Answer)
Neutering cats is one of the most common surgical procedures that small animal veterinarians perform. For female animals, neutering is often referred to as “sp…
How Do Vets Put Cats Down? Learning from the Experts (Vet Answer)
Keeping a pet is a joy and brings many massive positives to many lives, but it's a serious and long-term commitment. You as the owner are taking on the respons…
How To Tell If A Cat Is Spayed (Vet Answer)
As a responsible pet owner, you know the importance of getting your cat spayed. “Spaying” is the common term for an ovariohysterectomy.1 During this surgical p…
Fluid In a Cat's Lungs: Signs, Causes, & Treatment (Vet Answer)
The medical term for fluid in the lungs is ‘pulmonary edema,’ which refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the alveoli of the lungs. Alveoli are tiny,…
Do Cats Feel Pain When In Heat? Our Vet Discusses Signs, Cycles & Tips
It can be distressing to hear your cat vocalize loudly when in heat, and you may wonder if her unusual behavior is due to pain. However, it is highly unlikely…
Can a Cat Recover From a Stroke? Our Vet Answers
It can be distressing to be told by your veterinarian that your beloved cat has had a stroke. The news will probably leave you wondering if your cat will recov…
Pancreatitis in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Life Expectancy
When your canine companion is under the weather, it may leave you feeling worried and stressed. What could be going on, and how can you help them to feel bette…
Dog Pancreatitis Recovery Time: Our Vet Explains How They Get Better
Pancreatitis is an example of a small organ causing big problems. The term means inflammation of the pancreas, which is found in the abdomen next to the stomac…
