Marcus Feldt

Cats drink more water than usual for a short list of reasons, and only three of them are the serious ones: kidney disease, diabetes … Read more

To tell if a cat is dehydrated, work through five quick checks: the gums, the skin over the shoulder blades, the eyes and nose, … Read more

Taking your cat’s temperature at home takes about two minutes with a lubricated digital rectal thermometer, and a rectal reading is the most accurate … Read more

Ear mites in cats are tiny parasitic arachnids called Otodectes cynotis that live inside the ear canal and feed on wax and skin debris. … Read more

To get rid of fleas in the house, you have to clean thoroughly, treat your pets, and treat your home at the same time. … Read more

You can tell if your cat has fleas by looking for three things: intense scratching around the neck and tail, tiny black specks of … Read more

Patchy hair loss in a cat is usually over-grooming, an allergy, a parasite, or a skin infection, and the bald area on its own … Read more