cats

Fading Kitten Syndrome: Symptoms and Solutions

Fading Kitten Syndrome (often shortened to FKS) is not one single disease. It is a serious, fast-moving situation where a newborn kitten declines over hours to days and may pass away without quick support. As a veterinary assistant, I have seen how quickly a “sleepy” kitten can become an...

IBS in Cats Symptoms

When people say a cat has “IBS,” they are usually talking about long-term, recurring digestive upset. In everyday clinic conversations, IBS is often used as a catch-all phrase for chronic diarrhea, vomiting, gassiness, or appetite changes. But here is the important nuance: true IBS (irritable...

Daily Maine Coon Cat Care

Maine Coons are famous for their tufted ears, shaggy coats, and social, dog-like personalities. They are also a “high maintenance in the best way” breed: more fur, more body mass, and often more curiosity. Daily care does not have to be complicated, but it does need to be consistent. This...

What to Give a Constipated Cat

If your cat is straining in the litter box, producing tiny dry stools, or going less often than usual, constipation can be the culprit. The good news is that many mild cases improve with safe, simple support at home. However, constipation can also be a sign of dehydration, pain, intestinal...

Male Cats Spraying in the House

As a veterinary assistant, I hear this all the time: “My male cat is peeing on everything.” First, take a deep breath. Spraying is common, it is usually fixable, and it is not your cat being “spiteful.” Spraying is communication, and your job is to figure out what message your cat is trying...

Why Cats Poop on the Bed

Finding cat poop on your bed can feel personal, but in most cases it is not “spite.” As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I can tell you that this behavior is usually your cat’s way of communicating a problem: medical discomfort, stress, litter box aversion, or a change in their...

Itchy Skin in Cats

If your cat seems itchy all the time, you are not imagining it. Persistent scratching, licking, chewing, head shaking, and over-grooming are some of the most common reasons cat parents end up at the vet. And while “dry skin” gets blamed a lot, ongoing itch in cats usually has an underlying...

Pet-Friendly Kitten Care: Fun Facts & Tips

Bringing home a kitten is pure joy: tiny paws, big purrs, and a whole lot of curiosity. It is also a short window where good care makes a lifelong difference in health, behavior, and confidence. As a veterinary assistant in Frisco, Texas, I love helping new kitten parents keep things simple, safe,...

Diarrhea In Older Cats: Trusted Insights And Help

If your senior cat has diarrhea, it can feel extra scary. Older cats can dehydrate quickly , and digestive upsets in seniors are more likely to warrant a closer look for an underlying condition , even though simple dietary indiscretion can still happen. The encouraging news is that many causes are...

Best Way to Treat Fleas on Cats

As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I can tell you one thing with confidence: fleas are not just an itchy nuisance. They can cause skin infections, trigger allergies, pass tapeworms (when a cat swallows an infected flea while grooming), and make life miserable for your cat and your...

Loving Bengal Kitten Care Guide

Bengal kittens are unforgettable: bright, athletic, people-focused, and often a little too clever for their own good. As a veterinary assistant, I like to say Bengals thrive when you treat their care like a healthy routine, not a one-time setup. When their needs are met, they are affectionate...

Treatment for URI in Cats

If your cat is sneezing, congested, or has watery eyes, you might be dealing with a URI, which is short for upper respiratory infection . As a veterinary assistant, I have seen how stressful this can feel for pet parents, especially when your cat seems miserable and you are not sure what is normal...

Handy Kitten Feeding Behavior Guide

Kittens are adorable, but their behavior can feel like a mystery when you are trying to feed them well and build good habits at the same time. As a veterinary assistant in Frisco, Texas, I see it all the time: a kitten who cries nonstop at the bowl, attacks hands after meals, or refuses anything...

Cat Behavior During Heat

If your unspayed female cat suddenly becomes extra vocal, clingy, and restless, you are probably seeing a heat cycle in action. As a veterinary assistant in Frisco, Texas, I hear this concern all the time: “My cat is acting weird. Is she in pain?” The reassuring news is that heat behavior is...

What Do Worms Do to Cats?

As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I hear this question all the time: What do worms actually do to cats ? The short answer is that intestinal parasites steal nutrients, irritate the gut, and can cause everything from mild digestive upset to serious illness. The good news is that most...

Cat Upset Stomach Remedies: Facts Every Owner Should Know

When your cat has an upset stomach, it can feel like everything goes sideways fast. One minute they are purring in the window, and the next you are dealing with vomiting, diarrhea, lip-licking, or a cat who suddenly refuses breakfast. As a veterinary assistant, I can tell you this is one of the...

Why Does My Cat Pee a Lot?

If you have found yourself cleaning the litter box more than usual, you are not imagining it. When a cat starts peeing a lot, it is usually your first visible clue that something has changed inside their body, or in their environment. As a veterinary assistant, I always tell pet parents this:...

Treating Cat Fleas

If your cat is scratching like crazy, you are seeing tiny dark specks in the fur, or you have itchy bites around your ankles, fleas may be the culprit. (Other pests can cause bites too, so it helps to confirm.) The good news is fleas are very treatable when you tackle all three parts of the...

Remove Ticks From Cats

Finding a tick on your cat can make your stomach drop. I get it. The good news is that when you remove a tick promptly and correctly, you can greatly reduce the chance of disease transmission and skin infection. This care guide walks you through safe, evidence-based tick removal at home, what to do...

Cat Pregnancy Symptoms

As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I get this question a lot: “Is my cat pregnant, or is she just… acting weird?” If your girl has been around an unneutered male, pregnancy is definitely possible, and the early signs can be surprisingly subtle. In cats, pregnancy lasts about 63...