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Ear Mites in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Holistic Care
📌 What Are Ear Mites? Ear mites are microscopic external parasites that live in a cat’s ear canal. The most common species in cats is Otodectes cynotis. 👉 While they rarely infest humans, people may develop itchy red rashes after contact with an affected cat. 🦠 How Do Cats Get Ear Mites? Cats pick up…
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Fleas in Cats: Symptoms, Treatments, Holistic Remedies & Prevention
📌 What Are Fleas? Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) are tiny, wingless insects that live by feeding on blood. They are the most common external parasite in cats worldwide. 🦠 How Do Cats Get Fleas? 🚨 Symptoms of Flea Infestation in Cats 💡 Some cats develop flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) → hypersensitivity to flea saliva = extreme…
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Feeding Senior Cats: Tailoring Diets for Aging Felines to Support Health and Longevity
📌 Why Senior Cats Need Special Diets As cats age (generally considered 7+ years old, with senior stage beginning around 11+), their nutritional needs shift due to: 👉 This means their diet should focus on protecting organs, maintaining lean muscle, supporting joints, and encouraging appetite. 🧬 Key Nutritional Needs for Senior Cats 1. High-Quality Protein…
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Common Cat Food Myths Debunked: What You Think You Know About Feline Diets (and What’s True)
📌 Why Cat Food Myths Persist The pet food industry is huge, and with so much information (and misinformation) out there, it’s easy to fall for common myths. These myths can lead to poor dietary choices, impacting your cat’s health. 👉 It’s time to separate fact from fiction to ensure your feline friend gets the…
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Understanding Cat Food Labels: A Pet Parent’s Guide to Ingredients, AAFCO, and Nutritional Adequacy
📌 Why Cat Food Labels Matter Walk into any pet store and you’ll find shelves packed with cans, bags, and pouches of cat food — all claiming to be “premium,” “holistic,” or “vet-recommended.” But which ones are actually healthy? 👉 The truth: Labels tell the story. Knowing how to read them helps you choose cat…
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Canned Cat Food: Decoding Labels, Benefits, and Choosing the Best Wet Diet
📌 Why Canned Food Matters for Cats Canned food (often called wet food) is one of the most popular choices for modern cat owners. Unlike kibble, wet food is: Because cats are obligate carnivores, canned food nutrition often suits them better than kibble, which usually contains more carbs and fillers. 🐱 Benefits of Feeding Cats…
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Whipworms in Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Remedies & Prevention
📌 What Are Whipworms in Cats? Whipworms (Trichuris spp.) are thin, whip-shaped intestinal parasites. They live mainly in the cecum and large intestine of their host. 🦠 How Do Cats Get Whipworms? Luckily, whipworms are much less common in cats than other internal parasites. 🚨 Symptoms of Whipworms in Cats Cats with whipworms may show…
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Heartworms in Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Supports & Prevention
📌 What Are Heartworms in Cats? Heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) is caused by parasitic worms transmitted by mosquito bites. Unlike intestinal worms, heartworms live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. 🦠 How Do Cats Get Heartworms? 🚨 Symptoms of Heartworm in Cats Symptoms are broad and often overlap with asthma, pneumonia, or other lung…
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Coccidia in Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Remedies & Prevention
📌 What is Coccidia in Cats? Coccidia are microscopic protozoan parasites that live in the lining of a cat’s intestines. The most common species in cats is Isospora felis. 🦠 How Do Cats Get Coccidia? 🚨 Symptoms of Coccidia in Cats Symptoms vary from mild to severe depending on age and immune strength: 🔍 Diagnosis…
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Giardia in Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Remedies & Prevention
📌 What is Giardia in Cats? Giardia is a microscopic protozoan parasite (not a worm) that infects the intestinal tract of cats, causing digestive issues—especially watery diarrhea. 🦠 How Do Cats Get Giardia? 🚨 Symptoms of Giardia in Cats Giardia primarily affects the digestive system: 🔍 Diagnosis ⚠️ Because Giardia cysts are shed intermittently, sometimes…