Feline Dementia
Cats can develop dementia with brain changes strikingly similar to those seen in humans with Alzheimer’s disease, including the accumulation of the toxic protein...
Uneven Pupil Size
Cats’ eyes are really cool, especially their pupils. They change size dramatically in different levels of light and often are a reflection of a...
MDR1 Mutation Identified in Cats
The MDR1 genetic mutation of the ABCB1 gene is well documented in Collies and Australian Shepherd dogs. Few know, however, that this defect was...
Anemia Is Far From Simple
Determining whether your cat is anemic (has a lower than normal red blood cell count) requires a simple blood test. Determining the cause, though,...
Sizing Up Paw Pad Problems
Paw issues can range from a simple cut or scrape to an immune disorder that affects the whole body.
“Since the pad is skin, any...