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Health

Why is my cat losing weight?

A cat that seems to be getting thinner, whether it is eating more than ever or barely touching the bowl, is telling you something. Here are the real causes behind feline weight loss and why it is never something to just watch and wait on.

Emma Fielding

Health

Why does my cat have diarrhea?

A cat with loose stools once is rarely an emergency, but diarrhea that keeps coming, or comes with other symptoms, is worth taking seriously. Here is how to tell the difference and what actually helps.

Emma Fielding

Toys

Why won't my cat play with its toys?

A basket of ignored toys and a cat that would rather bat a bottle cap around is one of the most common complaints I hear. It is almost never that your cat does not want to play, it is usually the toy, the timing, or the technique.

Priya Nair

Food

Can cats eat grapes?

No. Grapes and raisins are linked to kidney failure in dogs, and while poisoning is reported far less often in cats, vets treat them as just as risky. Here is why it is not worth testing.

Emma Fielding

Health

Why is my cat losing fur?

A thinning patch, a bald strip along the belly, fur that seems to be vanishing rather than shedding. Hair loss in cats has a handful of common causes, from fleas to stress, and telling them apart starts with looking closely at the pattern.

Emma Fielding

Health

Why is my cat sneezing so much?

One sneeze after a dusty box is nothing. Repeated sneezing over several days, especially with watery eyes or a blocked nose, usually means something is genuinely irritating or infecting your cat's airways.

Emma Fielding