In the last 24 hours, our 14-year-old cat has started breathing very heavily. He is clearly in some distress. Our vet is away on a holiday break, and it is Sunday so we are not sure of what we can do.

Summer is here and hotter temperatures, along with corresponding drier periods, means an increase in wildfires. According to Reuters, Canada is on track for its worst-ever wildfire season. As climate ...

Cats sneeze occasionally, and you usually don't need to worry about a stray sneeze or two. Respiratory infections, vaccines, allergies, and nasal blockages may cause more frequent sneezing. If your ...

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Here's when to worry about your cat's cough, according to a veterinarian. Just like you, your cat may occasionally cough a time or two, and you don’t necessarily need to be concerned. However, if your ...

A reverse sneeze in cats is a way they try to clear out irritants from their mouth or throat. It can look and sound a lot like choking, though, so watch to make sure your pet returns to normal within ...

Editor's note: The location of the fire, 32 Beulah St., is part of the Sovereign Apartments. An earlier version of this story misidentified the apartment complex. FRAMINGHAM — A cat had to be ...