Author: Lindsay Boyers

Yes, cats can get depressed. According to Dr. Carlos Siracusa, DVM, ACVB, director of Ryan Hospital’s Companion Animal Behavior Medicine Service and associate professor of clinical behavior medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, there’s no clinical feline depression diagnosis that’s equivalent to human depression outlined in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). But cats can be depressed in that they can appear subdued and reluctant to engage in social interactions.,Jump to section Can Cats Get Depression? Signs of a Depressed Cat Cat Depression Causes How to Cheer Up a Depressed Cat When to Go to the Vet FAQs about Cat Depression

If your cat is suddenly having more accidents or trips to the litter box, it could be a sign of cat diarrhea. Occasional bouts are normal, including in kittens and senior cats, but if it lasts more than a day or comes with symptoms like vomiting or not eating, call your vet.  To help you figure out what’s going on, we asked vets to break down the common causes of cat diarrhea, what you can do at home, and when it’s time to seek professional care. 

Anisocoria is a condition in which the pupils of the eyes are different sizes.,Jump to section What Is Anisocoria in Cats? Causes of Anisocoria in Cats Is Anisocoria in Cats Painful? Plus, Other Anisocoria Symptoms Is Anisocoria in Cats an Emergency? How Do Veterinarians Diagnose the Cause of Anisocoria? Treating Anisocoria in Cats Can Anisocoria in Cats Go Away?

Holidays bring lots of festive meals, but not everything on the table is safe to share with your cat. Many classic dishes contain ingredients—like onions, garlic, rich sauces, or chocolate—that can cause digestive issues or be downright dangerous for our feline friends.   Knowing which holiday foods to keep away from your cat can help keep the season merry (and safe).  If your cat ate an unsafe holiday food, call Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 and immediately head to an emergency veterinary clinic.