Cat Health & Care: Video Series

Tapeworms are common parasites in cats, but over-the-counter medications are often ineffective in treating tapeworms, so it's advisable to visit a veterinarian to obtain a prescription. Learn about the pill medications and topical medications that can be used to treat cat tapeworm with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat health.

The most common way of identifying a cat's age is by looking at their teeth to see the pattern of wear, as well as tartar accumulation and tooth loss. Find out why it can be difficult to determine a cat's age to the specific year with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat health and care.

Deworming is an important process for cats, and it involves completing a full course of romaines that are recommended by a veterinarian. Discover why the deworming protocol is different between cats and dogs with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat health.

Mange is a rare disease in cats, and it is often confused with allergic dermatitis, but it will cause itching and a pulling at the hair. Learn about the tests that veterinarians do to check for the presence of mites with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat health and mange.

The most common way for a cat to get E. coli is by eating undercooked or raw sources of meat. Discover why humans should cook meat that is fed to cats to eliminate bacterial organisms with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat health.

When taking a cat across the country, carriers are usually used for cats who are acclimated to confined spaces, but safe tranquilizers can also be provided by a veterinarian. Discover the importance of taking breaks with cats on a long journey with help from a veterinarian in this free video on traveling with cats.

Training a cat to use the toilet is often discouraged because it is an unnatural act for a cat, so a cat should be trained to use a litter box. Learn about kits that people can use to teach their cats to use the toilet with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat training.

The first step in caring for a kitten's health is going to the veterinarian to have a health exam performed, but common issues for kittens include parasites and worms that need to be treated for the sake of public health. Find out how to set up a vaccine schedule with a veterinarian with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat health.

Diabetes is a common illness in cats, and diabetic cats will often show symptoms by losing weight, drinking more, urinating more and occasionally vomiting. Discover how feline diabetes can cause a cat to become lethargic with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat health.

Every cat has individual health needs, and each cat needs to be initially examined by a veterinarian to make sure that it is healthy. Determine if a cat needs to be spayed or neutered with help from a veterinarian in this free video on cat health.