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Educational guides for pet owners and veterinary professionals — and a look at how PAWai supports, never replaces, your veterinary team.

Research

Can a Diabetic Cat Come Off Insulin? What One Study Found, and the Signs That Can't Wait

Some diabetic cats stop needing insulin. Here's what the research found, why you shouldn't change food or doses on your own, and the signs that mean call a vet now.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · October 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Is My Cat in Pain? Read the Ears and Eyes First — What 1,262 Cat Owners Showed

Cats hide pain well. A large study found owners could read pain in a cat’s face about as consistently as vets — starting with the ears and eyes.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Your Cat's Heart Can Be Sick While They Look Fine — Here Are the Two Signs That Can't Wait

Early heart disease in cats has no sign you can see at home. What you can know: the two emergencies it can cause, and the record that helps your vet.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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My Cat Had Urinary Trouble Before — Do I Already Know What This Is?

Repeat litter-tray straining feels familiar. But one study found the cause can change between episodes — and straining with no urine is always an emergency.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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After Anaesthesia, the Risk Window Isn’t Over When You Leave the Clinic

Owners fear the moment under anaesthetic more than the hours after. A large UK study found many anaesthetic-related deaths happened postoperatively.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · October 4, 2026 · 5 min read
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Cat Litter Box Frequency: A Quiet Signal Kidney Disease Studies Actually Measured

Early kidney disease in cats is easy to miss. A 2021 survey found cats with CKD passed stools less often — a change only someone counting would notice.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
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Heatstroke in Dogs: The Walk Is the Bigger Risk Than the Car

Hot-car warnings dominate the feed — yet a UK study of more than 900,000 dogs found exercise triggered about three-quarters of heat-related illness events.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · October 2, 2026 · 5 min read
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Flat-Faced Dogs and Breathing Noise: When “Normal for the Breed” Isn’t Enough

Many flat-faced dogs snort every day and owners file it under personality. One study found six in ten owners of affected dogs hadn’t recognised a problem.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · October 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Vomiting in Dogs and Cats: When Watching Is Reasonable — and When It Isn’t

One episode of vomiting can be a scrap of grass — or the first sign of something that needs same-day care. Here’s how to sort “watch with notes” from “call now.”

PAWai Knowledge Engine · September 28, 2026 · 6 min read
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Your Dog Doesn’t Have to Be Old to Show Early Joint Changes

Subtle joint changes may be missed when owners rely only on obvious limping. Educational context from PAWai Research.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · September 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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Omega-3 and Dog Joints: Separate Marketing from Evidence

Fish oil ads vs papers: what do we actually know about omega-3 for dog joints? Educational only — not a treatment plan.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · September 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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Dog Weight Isn’t Only Calories — Environment and Behaviour Matter

Weight is not just willpower. Track treats, activity, and body-condition trends — then bring a clear timeline to your vet.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · September 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Heartworm Prevention Evidence: One 2026 Field Trial, Plainly

Heartworm scare posts go viral. Prevention evidence is quieter. Here’s a calm research card from PAWai’s Knowledge Engine.

PAWai Knowledge Engine · September 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Pet Health Guides

Why Preparing Before a Vet Visit Helps Everyone — Owner, Pet, and Veterinarian

A complete, well-timed history can be as diagnostically valuable as the physical exam itself. Here's what's genuinely worth preparing before your next veterinary visit.

PAWai Team · June 26, 2026 · 5 min read