Litter box liners are created for the convenience of the cat parent but they often tear from the catâs claws. Itâs also easy for urine to form pools in the folds of the plastic and that creates an odor problem.
Intussusception should be a consideration if your pet has a history of vomiting or diarrhea that has a palpable mass in the abdomen. The mass can be felt as a thickened sausage-shaped intestinal loop. Occasionally the small bowel can be felt entering the mass.
Ear mites cause irritation to the ear canal, and when bacteria mingle with the irritation, infection can occur. Ear mites are the most common cause of ear infections in dogs and cats, especially very young ones all the way until young adulthood. Unfortunately, ear infections can become very serious, and need veterinarian intervention to prevent further damage of the canal or hearing ability.