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Is Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Cats Effective? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQs

Is Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Cats Effective? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQs

Radioactive iodine is a treatment option for cats with hyperthyroidism, a disease caused by overactive thyroid glands producing increased amounts of thyroid ho…

Cat Anatomy Basics: 9 Essential Feline Body Parts

Cat Anatomy Basics: 9 Essential Feline Body Parts

Most of us don't think too much about cat anatomy. We know what they need to survive and thrive, and for many of us, that's good enough. However, you're truly…

How Cats Endocrine Systems Work: Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

How Cats Endocrine Systems Work: Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

The endocrine system is a complex bodily system that helps control and regulate various functions of a cat’s body. While we can’t see a cat’s endocrine system…

Why Is My Cat Not Drinking Water? 10 Vet Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Cat Not Drinking Water? 10 Vet Reviewed Reasons

Cats are an important member of the family and a routine part of any cat owner’s home. Like any other family member, when something seems off, we take notice.…

My Cat’s Nails Are Splitting, What Should I Do? Vet Approved Tips

My Cat’s Nails Are Splitting, What Should I Do? Vet Approved Tips

Your cat’s nails do naturally shed. However, splitting is not normal and can be painful. Nail splits can be highly painful, so it is not odd for a cat to limp…

Diabetic Neuropathy in Cats: Vet Explained Signs, Cause & Treatment

Diabetic Neuropathy in Cats: Vet Explained Signs, Cause & Treatment

Diabetes is one of the more common diseases found in senior cats; in fact, it is their second most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorder1. Unfortunately, signs…

What Is Cat Regurgitation? Vet-Approved Tips & Differences From Vomiting

What Is Cat Regurgitation? Vet-Approved Tips & Differences From Vomiting

While we’d all like our cats to be happy and healthy day in and out, our pets occasionally feel less than wonderful. Cats sometimes have off days, which are of…

My Cat Ate a Rubber Band: What Should I Do? (Vet Answer)

My Cat Ate a Rubber Band: What Should I Do? (Vet Answer)

If your cat ate a rubber band, keep reading. Swallowing a rubber band can cause severe problems for cats, such as gastrointestinal obstruction. In some cases,…