Why does my cat’s stomach growl so loudly?
A growling, gurgling stomach (borborygmi is the technical term) is usually just the sound of gas and fluid moving through the intestines, and it…
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Why is my cat suddenly drinking so much more water than usual?
A real, sustained jump in how much your cat drinks is one of the more reliable early warning signs in cats, not something to wait out
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Is a little blood in my cat’s stool always an emergency?
Not always, but it always deserves a same-week vet call rather than a wait-and-see approach
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What does it mean if my cat’s poop changes color?
Healthy cat stool is some shade of brown, and the exact shade shifts a little with diet, which is normal
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Why does my cat smell bad if cats groom themselves?
A healthy cat shouldn’t have much odor, so a bad smell is usually a clue
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When is my cat’s vomiting an emergency?
Treat it as urgent when vomiting repeats within a day, when she can’t keep water down, or when it comes with lethargy, a painful or bloated belly,…
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Why is my cat throwing up white foam?
White or clear foam is usually stomach fluid and mucus brought up on an empty stomach, often when too long has passed between meals or after a…
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What is stud tail in cats, and should I worry?
Stud tail is a waxy, greasy, sometimes crusty buildup near the base of the tail, where a cluster of oil glands sits
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What should healthy cat poop look like?
A healthy stool is brown, formed and firm but not hard, roughly the shape and segmentation of a small log, and a cat typically goes about once a day
