How to Perform CPR on a Cat
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a familiar term for most. But compared to humans, there are some differences in pets for when CPR is indicated, successful, and how to actually perform it. In this article, we...
First Aid for Cats, Emergency Care & Treatments
Heimlich Maneuver in Cats: How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver If a Cat Is Choking
There is almost nothing scarier than realizing your pet is choking and unable to breathe. In this article, you’ll learn how to look for signs that your cat is choking, causing airway compromise. You’ll learn...
What To Do If Your Cat Eats Rat Poison? A Vet Explains
Your cat can develop rat bait poisoning if they eat rat bait directly or if they eat rodents that have died from rat bait poisoning. Most rodent poisons are anticoagulants, which stop blood from clotting...
9 Common Signs Your Cat Is Traumatized & How To Help
Just as traumatic experiences can have long-lasting effects on people, cats can be impacted in a similar way. If they experience one or more incidents where they were under threat or in harm’s way, cats...
Cat Paw Injury: What to Know and What to Do
Cats are fast, nimble, and agile when they want to be. Being light on their feet means their paws are necessary to provide cushion and support. Any injury to a cat’s paw can cause discomfort...
Insect Stings and Bites in Cats: Symptoms & Treatment
Cats are very curious creatures, which sometimes gets the better of them. Any kind of creepy crawly bug that flies or jumps can be of great interest. Unfortunately, sometimes bees, wasps, and other insects sting...
Cat Bleeding From Mouth: Causes, Treatment, & Prevention
Seeing a cat bleeding from their mouth can be very scary for pet parents. There can be several potential causes: some more minor, such as infections or dental disease, and some more concerning, such as...
Broken Pelvis in Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, & Costs
A broken pelvis in cats is a very serious injury causing pain and difficulty with movement of the hindlimbs. Collectively, pelvic fractures comprise about 25% of fractures seen in pets. Because they usually occur in...
First Aid for Limping Cats (A Complete Guide)
Like us, cats limp when it is too sore for them to use their leg normally. So, even if they seem completely normal in themselves, if your cat is limping then they are in pain...
7 Signs of Head Trauma in Cats and How To Help
Head trauma in cats can be a very life-threatening medical condition, requiring early recognition of signs and treatment for the best outcome. In this article, you’ll learn the top 7 signs seen with head trauma...
My Cat’s Belly Feels Firm: When To Worry?
A cat’s belly (abdomen) contains many vital organs, including their stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, and bladder. A swollen abdomen can merely be a sign of weight gain and a message to cut down on...
Xylitol Poisoning in Cats: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment
Xylitol is a chemical compound known as a “sugar alcohol.” It is commonly used in human foods and other products as a sweetener (e.g. sugarless gum). It is highly toxic to dogs, causing life-threatening health...
