All Vaccinations in One Day
Staggering vaccinations, or stretching the time between the vaccine injections, means the cat would, for example, get distemper/calicivirus/herpes on one day and then feline...
Cornell University Bird Flu Resource Center
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as “bird flu,” is circulating in the United States and much of the world. This strain...
Gel vs. Electric Feline Pheromone Delivery Systems
Feline pheromones may help reduce stress in cats, and a recent study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science compared the gel diffuser Zenifel with...
CKD and High Protein
A new study looked at how various metabolites are altered with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. The study involved 94 cats with CKD...
Suffering in Silence
Many cats develop oral issues as early as young adulthood. Oral problems, including dental disease, can be painful. But, of course, cats have a...
Hypertension: A Silent Killer
Over 80% of the hypertension (high blood pressure) cases in cats are secondary, meaning there is a primary problem causing the high blood pressure.
Among...
Asthma Is an Allergic Disease
Feline asthma is an allergic disease that usually starts when cats are young to middle-aged. Exposure to offending allergens sets off an inflammatory cascade...
Pain Expressions in Cats
It can be difficult to tell if a human is hiding pain, let alone a cat. A study done in Israel, Brazil, and the...
When Vomiting Is Abnormal
While it can be distressing when the sound of your cat retching wakes you up at 2 a.m., some degree of vomiting can be...
Pet Poison Helpline 2024 Top Cat Poison Cases
The Pet Poison Helpline’s list of 2024’s top 10 poisons for cats is based on calls to their helpline. As you can see from...
Ear Problems in Cats
If you notice your cat scratching his ears and/or shaking his head, or you notice redness, discharge, a foul odor, or debris in his...
The Diarrhea Source Matters
If your cat has diarrhea for more than two days or shows additional signs of illness, it’s time to call your veterinarian and bag...