Expert Advice: All Articles
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Obesity Can Shorten Your Cat’s Life: The Gut Microbiome Offers Solutions
Being overweight increases a cat’s risk for disease and reduces their life expectancy. Feline obesity is a growing problem, with more than 60% of all cats in the U.S. now classified as overweight or obese. Fortunately, you can help your cat achieve and maintain a healthy weight (and live longer) by taking a closer look…
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FIP in Cats: A Groundbreaking New Treatment that’s Saving Lives
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a painful, incurable disease that’s nearly always fatal to cats.
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How to Care for Your Senior Cat: Advice from a Hospice Care Veterinarian
Caring for an older cat involves special challenges. How can you keep your senior cat healthy and happy as long as possible? And how will you know when it’s time to say goodbye? Veterinarian Shea Cox, a specialist in palliative and hospice care, shares some advice.
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Cat Allergies: What They Are and How to Effectively Manage Them
Any cat can develop allergies. Learn about how supporting your cat’s gut microbiome can improve and protect against feline allergy symptoms without medication.
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5 Easy Ways To Become A More Sustainable Cat Owner
Discover simple ways to reduce your cat’s carbon paw print and make eco-friendly choices as a cat parent.
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25 Bay Area Animal Shelters & Rescues You Need to Know About
Are you interested in helping animals in need, but don’t know where to begin? Keep reading to learn about some of the awesome organizations we supported in 2020 and other Bay Area dog and cat rescue groups who are making a big difference.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats: What It Is and How to Help
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is common in cats, but a diagnosis of IBD can be confusing. Restoring balance to the gut microbiome is a helpful way to break the cycle of the immune system’s inflammation response that is associated with IBD.
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How To Support Your Cat’s Gut Microbiome During & After Antibiotics
Antibiotics can come with some negative side effects, like diarrhea and a disruption of the delicate balance of bacteria in the gut. Here are easy, science-backed tips to support cats during and after antibiotic treatment.
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Itchy Cat? How to Identify the Cause and Soothe the Symptoms
Excessive scratching, licking, or biting of the skin is a sure sign your cat is itchy. Itching is a common symptom of many different health issues. How do you know whether your cat’s itchiness is caused by fleas, an infection, a food allergy, or an immune system problem connected to poor gut health?
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Are Hairballs Normal? Too Many Could Mean Your Cat Has Health Problems
If your cat is getting hairballs once in a while, it’s probably no cause for concern. But when they occur frequently, hairballs may mean your cat is suffering from a health problem like anxiety, allergies, poor digestive health, or an imbalanced gut microbiome.