Can I Give My Cat CBD Oil?
Q. I have been reading about the use of CBD oil for problems in people, and I have a 12-year-old cat that doesn’t eat...
The Aging Cat Needs a Careful Eye
When we hear someone tell us our senior cat “looks really good for her age,” we might want to give some thought to that...
Kitty Litter and Disease Transmission
Enteric coronavirus is a highly contagious viral disease that is passed in the feces of infected cats, where it can then infect other cats....
Teach Your Cat to Walk On a Leash
Many of our feline friends are fascinated with the great outdoors, but letting cats roam freely comes with a myriad of problems and risks....
How to Remove a Tick
If your cat goes outside this time of year, he may bring home an unwelcome guest—a tick. These arachnid parasites need a bloodmeal to...
Sudden, Unexplained Death
Q. Our beloved gray and white tabby domestic shorthair recently died suddenly the day after receiving a clean bill of health (normal blood work...
Overworked Veterinarians
Chris Roth, DVM, writes on a PetsBest blog that COVID-19 has caused pet ownership to surge by 10%. This has left veterinarians overworked and...
Welcoming a Rescue Cat
Watching your new rescue cat, or a stray you brought into your home, blossom and become part of your family is rewarding. With proper...
Fighting the Fleas Around Us
Everyone hates to find a flea crawling on their cat. The typical response is immediate: a bath followed by an effective topical, such as...
When Telemedicine Works Well
Veterinary medicine has not been immune to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to curbside appointments, requiring masks, and sometimes reduced hours,...
Make Easter Cat-Friendly
A quick response if your cat licks, chews, or swallows a harmful substance can mean the difference between life and death. But you must...
Best Designs for Feline Kennel Space
A recent article in Veterinary Practice News says that researchers recommend feline cages have clear doors so cats can see out (or covers they...