New Surgery Technique for Ureteral Blockages
Stent placements have been the common surgical technique to overcome ureteral attachment problems. Unfortunately, stents have a high incidence of problems and often need...
The Importance of Taurine
Most cat lovers know that taurine is an essential amino acid for cats, meaning that they cannot produce it on their own so must...
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Q: I had a squamous cell carcinoma debulked from my cat’s whisker pad in March, and it’s coming back because they couldn’t get clear...
Cranberries Aren’t a Cure for Urinary Issues
From the Worms and Germs blog out of Guelph University comes a look at using cranberry and cranberry component supplements for urinary tract infections...
Know Why Your Cat Vomits
Some folks think cats and hairballs just go together like Tiger Woods and golf, or Michael Jordan and basketball, or Taylor Swift and Travis...
Cats and Chemo Treatments
Q: We live with three cats, one male (4 years old), and two females (3 years old and 18 years old). My husband must...
Is a Sneezing Cat Sick?
An isolated sneeze or two from your cat is rarely anything to be concerned about. Your cat may have sniffed something that tickles her...
Controlling Diabetes
Diabetes is an endocrine disease characterized by high blood sugar (glucose). In cats, the biggest risk factor for developing diabetes is obesity. Middle-aged, overweight,...
Housecats Can Get Parasites
While we do everything we can to give our cats the best care, the best nutrition, and the best lives possible, assuming our cats...
Gene Mutation
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common potentially deadly disease in cats. Early diagnosis and staging are critical to treatment. Cats with HCM are at...
TP53 Cat/Human Breast Cancer Connectionn
The Cornell Chronicle recently reported on a collaborative study published by a group that included faculty at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine and four...
Senior Mobility Challenges
Any behavioral change can be a sign that something is amiss, and for senior kitties, mobility and arthritis are at the top of our...