Senior Cats

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Facial swelling in cats is usually a noticeable sign of inflammation within or under the skin. You will usually see it around a cat’s eyes or nose area, but sometimes you can see swelling on a cat’s cheek...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

What Is Pleural Effusion in Cats?For cats to breathe easily, their lungs need to be able to fill with air and expand. A buildup of fluid between the lungs and the chest wall can stop this from happening....

Leslie Gillette, DVM

As pet parents, we will all experience the heartbreak of losing a beloved companion. After such a loss, people often work through personal grief by taking comfort in memories, photos, and physical reminders...

PetMD Editorial

Dealing with the death of a beloved animal companion is the hardest thing pet parents ever have to do. And although grieving is a natural process, that certainly doesn’t mean it’s easy. One way to attend...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

The following content may contain Chewy links. PetMD is operated by Chewy.  It used to be that you could fill your cat’s water bowl once a day. But now you’re filling it two or three times a day, and your...

Jill Narak, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Veterinary neurologists are specialists who specifically examine and treat diseases of the nervous system. Your cat may never need the care of a neurologist, but it’s helpful to understand neurological...