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Cat Care & Health : Symptoms of a Feline Thyroid Problem

Symptoms of a feline thyroid problem include normal behavior, an increased appetite and consistent weight loss. Find out how to recognize hyperthyroidism in felines withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Be aware of Lyme disease

Lyme disease is rearing its head in Western Pennsylvania. Veterinarians are seeing more cases this year than in recent years. Lyme disease is a potentially fatal disease transmitted from ticks to both animals and humans. Antibiotics can be used to treat the disease. There is a vaccination that can protect your pets, but can cause serious adverse reactions. Your veterinarian can tell you what course of action is best for your pet.

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Cat Care & Health : What to Give a Cat as a Laxative

When a cat needs a laxative, a product called Laxatone is appropriate to feed them, as it is a mineral oil-based product that helps to loosen the bowels. Identify the signs of constipation in a cat withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Cat Care & Health : Signs of Mange Mites in Cats

September 27, 2010 By admin 3 Comments

Mange mites in cats can either be a walking dandruff, which is easy to identify on black cats, or scabies, but a skin scraping is necessary to confirm the mange. Recognize the signs of mange mites withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Cat Care & Health : Cat Respiratory Diseases

Some upper respiratory diseases found in cats and kittens include calicivirus, herpes virus and rhino virus that manifest in running eyes and noses. Identify common illnesses that can occur in cats withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Cat Care & Health : Feline Raw Skin Problems

Raw skin problems in cats can be caused by a cat over-licking a certain area of the skin, or allergies could cause a lesion to appear underneath the fur. Identify and treat raw skin areas on a cat withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Cat Care & Health : Spider Bite Symptoms in Cats

Symptoms of a spider bite on a cat include increased salivation, neurological problems and a large sore at the site of the wound. Identify a spider bite, and seek immediate medical attention, withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso