
Stay in-the-know with all the latest health news for your cat. Healthy Paws offers a variety of resources to keep your cat happy and healthy.

Stay in-the-know with all the latest health news for your cat. Healthy Paws offers a variety of resources to keep your cat happy and healthy.
Whipworms in Cats and Kittens
August 30th, 2018 by Colleen WilliamsWhipworms, properly known as the infection Trichuris Serrata, get their name from the fact that they are quite literally shaped like a small, 45-75mm whip. Whipworm infections are more common in dogs than cats, but still need to be taken very seriously in cats and kittens. Cats can become infected by ingesting anything contaminated… Read More
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Whipworms in Cats and Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsWhipworms, properly known as the infection Trichuris Serrata, get their name from the fact that they are quite literally shaped like a small, 45-75mm whip. Whipworm infections are more common in dogs than cats, but still need to be taken very seriously in cats and kittens. Cats can become infected by ingesting anything contaminated… Read More
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Tapeworms in Cats and Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsReviewed for accuracy on July 30, 2020 by Sarah Wallace, DVM Cats and kittens are susceptible to a variety of intestinal parasites, including cestodes, more commonly known as tapeworms. Tapeworms resemble long and flat ribbon-like worms ranging in size from 4 to 20 inches. Cats can get tapeworms through ingesting fleas, which can occur during… Read More
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Roundworms in Cats and Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsRoundworms are the most common intestinal parasite cats (and dogs) can get, and many cats will get them at some point in their lives. The 3- to 5-inch long worms live in the cat’s intestines, where they live on food the cat has eaten. Your cat can get roundworms from feces or a contaminated environment,… Read More
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Hookworms in Cats And Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsHookworms are thread-like worms about a half-inch long that live in the digestive system of cats (and dogs). Hookworms attach to the lining of the intestinal wall and feed on the cat’s blood. Because they are so small, they are not visible in feces, and they are long-lived – they can actually live as long… Read More
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Heartworms in Cats and Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsHeartworms are parasites that cause a progressive and potentially fatal illness that damages the lungs, heart and arteries of cats and dogs. Heartworms, which can grow to more than a foot long, enter a cat’s body via a mosquito bite. Mosquitoes pick up the heartworm larvae when they bite infected dogs, coyotes, wolves, foxes, or… Read More
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Treating Ringworm in Your Home
08/28/2018 by Colleen WilliamsRingworm is not actually a worm, but rather a fungus (dermatophytosis) that is very popular among cats, and can spread to humans and even other domesticated animals. Ringworm in cats and dogs presents with patchy red spots, usually circular, and sometimes bald areas on the head, chest, back, and legs on cats (severe infections can… Read More
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The Importance of Spay & Neuter Programs
08/17/2018 by Colleen WilliamsMany pet parents know the importance of spaying or neutering their own pet, and frequently assume pets at the shelter level are being spayed or neutered. But have you wondered why? We spoke with our friends at Pawsitive Alliance, an organization that not only helps “less desirable” pets get adopted with their Why Not Me?… Read More
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Worms in Cats & Kittens
07/25/2018 by Heather BurdoCats can become host to several types of intestinal parasites, which are referred to as worms. Infestations can cause an array of symptoms such as weight loss, diarrhea, bloody stool, worms visible in the stool, coughing, constipation, and bloating. Possible Types of Worms in Cats Unfortunately, there are multiple types of worms that can affect… Read More
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Is Neosporin Safe for Pets?
06/14/2018 by Wendy Rose GouldYes, it is OK to use Neosporin on your dog with veterinarian approval, but we do not recommend using it on cats. After receiving some veterinarian feedback, we have restricted our recommendation to dogs only, as there have been reports of cats having life-threatening anaphylactic reactions to the antibiotic ingredients in Neosporin (most specifically in ophthalmic preparations… Read More
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Bone Fractures in Cats and Kittens
04/02/2018 by Colleen WilliamsReviewed for accuracy on July 4, 2020 by Sarah Wallace, DVM Key Takeaways Cats can break bones with the most common fractures occurring in the femur, pelvis, jaw, and tail. If your cat shows signs of a fracture, such as limping or refusing to bear weight on a leg, then seek veterinary care as soon… Read More
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What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?
03/16/2018 by Wendy Rose GouldFeline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a virus that weakens a cat’s immune system. Although vets say that FIV is similar in structure to HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and causes a feline disease much like AIDS in humans, FIV infects only felines and is not zoonotic. FIV is referred to as a “lentivirus,” which means… Read More
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Home Treatments for Upper Respiratory Infections in Dogs & Cats
03/02/2018 by Colleen WilliamsReviewed for accuracy on May 11, 2020 by Sarah Wallace, DVM Kennel cough and upper respiratory infections are common in pets, especially during winter months, and especially among kittens and puppies. While some colds can be resolved with at-home treatment, some may require medical care, so be certain you don’t need to take your kitty or pup into… Read More
March 2nd, 2018 by Colleen Williams