Suffering in Silence

Cats experience pain just like any mammal, but they are adept at hiding it. This means we must watch for subtle signs of pain...

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis Care

The most common lower urinary tract problem in cats under 10 years of age is feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). As its name implies, FIC...

Antibiotic Concerns

Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is a situation in which bacterial, viral, and fungal species evolve to lose their susceptibility to drugs used to treat them....

Mosquito Season Is Upon Us

Q:  My cat gets horrible reactions to mosquito bites that develop into open draining sores from all his scratching. Topical hydrocortisone ointment helps, but...

How to Give Your Cat Fluids

Many senior cats develop chronic kidney disease, and giving subcutaneous (subQ) fluids can improve their quality of life and survival time. Fortunately, it’s a...