cats

Cat Drooling Excessively

Seeing your cat drool can be surprising, and sometimes it is completely normal. Other times, it can be your cat’s way of showing discomfort, nausea, or trouble breathing. As a veterinary assistant, I always encourage pet parents to look at the whole picture: when the drooling started, how much...

What to Feed a Kitten

Bringing home a kitten is pure joy, but feeding a tiny, fast-growing body can feel confusing quickly. The good news is that kitten nutrition is very well-studied, and once you understand a few basics, choosing the right food becomes much simpler. As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I...

Leash Training a Cat

Leash training a cat can feel a little intimidating, especially if you have only walked dogs before. But many cats can learn to enjoy safe, supervised outdoor time with the right harness, the right pace, and a whole lot of patience. As a veterinary assistant in Frisco, Texas, I love this topic...

Essential Diarrhea in Cats Advice

Seeing diarrhea in your cat can be scary and, honestly, messy. As a veterinary assistant, I want you to know two things can be true at once: many cases resolve quickly with the right support, and some cases need fast veterinary care. The goal is to protect your cat from dehydration, figure out what...

Daily Cat With Diarrhea

If your cat has diarrhea every day, it is more than a messy litter box problem. It can mean your cat is not absorbing nutrients well, is irritated or inflamed in the gut, or is fighting an infection or parasite. And because cats are small, they can get dehydrated faster than we expect. I am Shari...

Cat Arthritis Symptoms and Care Tips

Arthritis is a very common cause of chronic pain in cats, especially as they age, and it is often missed because the signs can look like “just getting older.” The tricky part is that cats are masters at hiding discomfort. Instead of obvious limping, you might just notice your cat is slowing...

My Cat Sneezes a Lot

As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I hear this question all the time: “My cat sneezes a lot, is that normal?” A sneeze here and there can be totally harmless. But frequent sneezing, especially with eye or nose discharge, can be your cat’s way of saying “something is irritating...

Cat Peeing on the Bed: Causes and Solutions

Few things feel as frustrating, and honestly as personal, as discovering your cat has peed on your bed. As a veterinary assistant, I want you to know two things can be true at the same time: you can be completely over it, and your cat may genuinely be signaling a health or stress problem that needs...

Clever Kitten Has Diarrhea

Few things make your heart sink faster than seeing a kitten with diarrhea, especially when they are otherwise bright, playful, and curious. The good news is that many cases are mild and short-lived. The not-so-good news is that kittens can dehydrate quickly, and diarrhea can be a sign of parasites,...

Get Rid of Cat Urine Smell

Cat urine smell can feel impossible to remove, especially once it has soaked into carpet, padding, or wood. The good news is that you can fix it, and you usually do not need harsh, fragranced products that simply cover the odor. The key is understanding what you are fighting and using the right...

If your cat has recurring diarrhea, vomiting, gas, poor appetite, or unexplained weight loss, you are not imagining things. Chronic digestive upset is a common reason cats end up at the vet, and one possible, sometimes overlooked cause is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) . As a veterinary assistant...

Removing a Tick From Your Cat

Ticks are more than a nuisance. They can transmit infections and cause painful skin reactions, and they often hitch a ride indoors on outdoor cats, dogs, or even people. As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I have seen many worried pet parents do the right thing by acting quickly, but a...

Feline Pancreatitis Symptoms: What to Watch For

When a cat feels “off,” it can be subtle. A little less interest in food. More hiding. A grumpy reaction to being picked up. One condition that often starts this way is feline pancreatitis , an inflammation of the pancreas that can range from mild to life-threatening. As a veterinary assistant,...

Helpful Cat Hair Loss Facts and Tips

Noticing more fur on the couch, a thinning patch on your cat’s belly, or little “bald spots” behind the ears can be stressful. As a veterinary assistant, I can tell you this is common, and it can be something simple or something that needs medical help. The good news is that when you know...

Blood in Cat’s Poop: Insights and Help

Seeing blood in your cat’s poop can be scary. Take a deep breath: sometimes it is something mild like irritation from constipation, but it can also be a sign of infection, parasites, inflammation, or other problems that need prompt veterinary care. As a veterinary assistant, I always tell pet...

Cat Vomiting: When to Worry and What to Do

As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I get this question a lot: “My cat threw up. Should I panic?” The honest answer is that vomiting can be minor, or it can be the first sign of something serious. The key is learning what is normal for your cat, spotting red flags early, and...

Cat Throwing Up Undigested Food

If you have ever watched your cat eat, walk away, and then bring up what looks like whole kibble or barely chewed food, you are not alone. As a veterinary assistant in Frisco, Texas, I see this concern all the time. The good news is that some cases are mild and related to feeding habits, and you...

How to Get Rid of Cat Ear Mites

If your cat is shaking their head, scratching at their ears, or you are seeing that classic dark, crumbly “coffee grounds” debris, ear mites are high on my list of suspects. The good news is that ear mites are very treatable. The not so fun news is they are contagious, and many pets can carry...

Why Do Cats Sit in Boxes?

As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I can tell you this is one of the most common and most endearing cat questions I hear: why do cats love boxes so much? Your cat is not being “weird.” In most cases, sitting in boxes is a normal, healthy behavior rooted in feline biology. Cats are...

Why Cats Throw Up Undigested Food

If you have ever walked into a room and found a pile of whole kibble or barely-chewed food, you are not alone. As a veterinary assistant, I can tell you this is one of the most common cat questions I hear. The tricky part is that bringing up undigested food can be as simple as eating too fast, or...