Ear mites affect cats and dogs, as well as other pets such as ferrets and rabbits. But they are most commonly found in felines, affecting as many as 25% of pet cats. If your cat is young and roams ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

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It's a bird! It's a plane! Nope, it's just your cat. But when your furry friend puts their ears back, you'd be forgiven for confusing them with an airplane. Even if you haven't heard the phrase ...

Cats with big ears, like the Abyssinian, Devon Rex, and Siamese, have unique characteristics and make attentive pets. Regular ear checks are essential for maintaining good health in cats with large ...

Lungworm is a generic term for a parasite that infects the lungs. I’ve thankfully never diagnosed a case of cat lungworms during my veterinary career so far. While it can go undetected and not cause ...

Cats are very loving animals and they deserve the best care. One of the most important steps is cat deworming. Worms are small parasites that can live inside your cat’s stomach and make them sick.