Hope for Cats with Oral Cancer
Oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers in cats. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are generally ineffective.
A study...
Cats Get Top Spot in Rabies Cases
A recent article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association described rabies surveillance carried out in 2023. Sadly, cats led the list...
Remedies for Bad Hips in Cats
Hip dysplasia is a genetic malformation of the hip joint resulting in abnormal wear and tear on the joint surfaces, ultimately resulting in painful...
Foods You Can Share
If you have a food-motivated cat, giving him a special treat is a magical bonding moment for both of you. And you have probably...
Feline Vestibular Syndrome
Cats with a vestibular problem may have a head tilt, walk in an uncoordinated fashion, lean or roll to one side, circle, and/or experience...
Toxoplasmosis in Cats
You’ve likely heard that pregnant women should not scoop litterboxes. The reason is the single-celled protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), that can infect the tissues of mammals and birds. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to CatWatch Get the next year of CatWatch […]
Gaining Control Over C. diff
This bacterium is found in healthy cats, too, but if there’s an overgrowth, problems can occur
Q: I held a cat in September or October...
Limb Amputation for Bone Cancer
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reported on a retrospective study evaluating cats that had a limb...
Avian Flu Remains a Threat
Cats continue to make the news regarding the highly pathogenic avian (bird) influenza (HPAI) type A H5N1 virus. Over 130 feline cases have been...
(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...