Credit: Zoetis, Heather Berst Do you worry about your cat drinking enough water? There are certain diseases your cat can get that may make it very important to get a cat to drink more water. Here’s how to get your cat to drink more water. Why Drinking Water Is Important for Cats A cat’s body is made up of 60%-70% water1. Therefore, consuming ample water […]
Credit: Zoetis, Dr. Joyce A. Login Obesity is a growing problem for cats and dogs. A recent study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that 55.8% of dogs and 59.5% of cats in the US are overweight1. That’s over half of the dogs and cats in the United States! Unfortunately, a majority of pet owners with overweight cats and dogs in the study didn’t realize their pet’s […]
Credit: Zoetis, Melody R. Conklin Most people are familiar with dandruff, but did you know that cats can have dandruff too? Dandruff is not just the same as dry skin — it’s important to understand the difference and what dandruff can mean for your cat. What is Cat Dandruff? Cat dandruff is the white flakes on your cat’s coat (they’re clumps of dead skin […]
Credit Zoetis Dr. Richard Goldstein Diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs when the body cannot effectively move glucose (blood sugar) into cells. This results in too much glucose in the blood and not enough glucose in the cells. Cells cannot function properly without sufficient amounts of glucose, which the body needs for energy. Instead, the body has to get energy from other sources, such […]
Credit: Zoetis Melody R. Conklin, VMD, MBA An important aspect of your cat’s overall health is their weight. Most cat owners worry about negative health impacts on their overweight cats, but unexplained weight loss (whether gradual or rapid) is just as concerning. Unexpected weight loss can be an indicator of underlying medical issues — and contrary to what you may have heard, weight loss is not to […]
