(Still) Common Feline Viruses
Anyone who works with a feline shelter is very aware of three potentially deadly feline viruses: feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV),...
Hyperkalemia Treatment
A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association looked at a novel way to reduce blood potassium levels in cats.
Hyperkalemia, or...
Your Aging Cat’s Health Care
As your cat ages, her health concerns grow. When she “officially” becomes a senior cat (around the age of 10), your cat should begin...
Camuti Consultation Service
We want to be sure our many new readers know they can submit questions to Dr. Bruce Kornreich, our Editor-in-Chief, for consideration in an...
Don’t Overlook EPI in Cats
The big three diseases that cause weight loss and general unthriftiness in aging cats are chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes. But there is...
Vital Kitten Vaccines
All those vaccine appointments and checkups for your tiny kitten can feel excessive (and expensive), but they truly are critical. “Since all animals—and humans—are...
C. Diff Can Be an Enigma
Q: My cat recently started having diarrhea, so I took her to my veterinarian, who then referred her to a veterinary internist. After an...
Understanding Steroid Use
The goal when treating any disease is to provide maximum benefit with minimum risk of side effects. Corticosteroids can provide amazing relief for our...
Is That a Tapeworm?
You go to clean the litterbox and notice small, white wiggly things on your cat’s fresh stool. Or you are grooming your cat and...
Smart Ways to Help Your Hefty Cat Slim Down
Excess weight is unhealthy and uncomfortable. It also makes your cat more susceptible to bladder/urinary tract disease, kidney disease, breathing difficulties, arthritis, heart failure,...
Cats Hiding Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be brewing in your cat even if you don’t see symptoms.
“My impression is that gastroesophageal reflux is less common...
Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
If you’re thinking your cat needs to lose weight, great! Excess weight is not good for anyone. But, with your cat, it’s wise to...