Emily Swiniarski

Dec 30, 2024 | greatpetcare.com | Emily Swiniarski

Skip To Overview Severity: i Low If you’ve ever welcomed a kitten into your home (or are about to), there’s a good chance the topic of cat worms has (or will) come up.

Dec 2, 2024 | greatpetcare.com | Emily Swiniarski

Skip To When a cat gets a stuffy nose, it’s easy to assume a kitty cold is the culprit…especially if they’re also sneezing and sniffling. But if your kitty’s stuffy nose persists, it may be time to consider other causes, including nasal polyps in cats. Feline nasal polyps can cause similar symptoms to the common cat cold. However, nasal polyps in cats don’t go away on their own over time like colds do.

Sep 30, 2024 | greatpetcare.com | Emily Swiniarski

Skip To Cat anal glands probably aren’t leading anyone’s list of favorite health topics to talk about. But that doesn’t mean you can ignore them. Though rare, cat anal gland issues can (literally) become a pain in the butt for cats and a costly health concern for pet parents. Unfortunately, most pet parents don’t know much about these hardworking glands until something goes wrong. And, by that point, your pet may need emergency veterinary care.

Sep 30, 2024 | greatpetcare.com | Emily Swiniarski

Skip To Overview Severity: i Medium - High If you have a cat at home, you’ve probably admired their agility — how they jump, run, pounce, and take off at the speed of light! So what happens if you notice a change — your cat is leaning toward one side, sometimes falling over, stumbling a bit? This would worry any cat parent. Vestibular disease in cats is not as common as vestibular disease in dogs, but when it happens, your cat needs a lot of support. Read on to better understand this disease...

Aug 20, 2024 | greatpetcare.com | Katie Koschalk |Emily Swiniarski

Skip To If you’re a cat parent, you’ve likely encountered the unpleasant surprise of a regurgitated hairball left behind by your furry friend. Hairballs are a common issue for many cats, especially those with longer fur, such as Persians and Maine Coons. While hairballs are a natural result of your cat’s meticulous grooming habits, they can cause problems for your kitty (and your carpet).