Is That Dirt Ear Mites?
If your cat or kitten is scratching at his ears and shaking his head, ear mites are probably one of the first things on...
The Facts About Essential Oils
By now, if you are on social media or the internet at all, you’ve probably heard about the dangers of essential oils for cats....
Post-Surgery Antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance is a true concern. Resistance means that many bacteria are no longer susceptible to many of the commonly used antibiotics. Using antibiotics...
Heat Stress in Cats
Cats are not well equipped to handle high temperatures. Fortunately, many cats live in homes with air conditioning and don’t have to contend with...
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,...