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The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

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A veterinary nutritionist explains why your cat isn’t eating and how to increase their appetite.

Siamese cat coughing

You thought it was a hairball, but nothing’s coming up…

Sad tan and white puppy laying on the floor in the living room

A key number to remember here: 21.

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Sudden scratching? Finicky food eater? Loose poop? Whatever pet health question is on your mind, our veterinary pros are here to help.

A fat cat lounging on a shelf.

A study found that smart feeders and digital scales are successful tools in cat weight-loss programs.

An orange cat coughing on a bed.

Everything you need to know about feline asthma, from someone who’s been there.

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Animal behaviorist Karen B. London breaks down the silent ways your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting.

A woman petting her cat on the couch

They’re not what you’d think, according to veterinary behaviorist Dr. Margaret Gruen.

A cute calico cat laying on the floor with eyes wide open.

The common causes of cataracts, how to treat them, and why surgery may be your best option.

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Dr. Audrey K. Cook’s tips to getting to the bottom of a sh*tty situation.

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Owner pets senior ginger cat.

Veterinarian Dr. Alycia Washington on how to spot them and how to treat them.

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“Cats don’t pant to cool off like dogs do.” Unless your pet is catching their breath after doing the zoomies, Dr. Gary Weitzman says it could be cause for concern.

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If your cat is throwing up with no good reason, Cornell Feline Health Center veterinarian Dr. Bruce Kornreich says “sensitive-stomach” cat food isn’t always the answer.

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Cats face extra challenges when it comes to this parasite. A veterinarian explains.

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The most common questions about feline immunodeficiency virus, answered. Good news: most cats live long, happy lives.

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Veterinarian Dr. Alycia Washington breaks down the four most common types of cancer in cats, from how to spot the early signs to how to treat them.

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