Brain Lesions and Tumors
Signs of a brain lesion may be dramatic, like a full-blown grand mal seizure, or subtle, like a change in movement or behavior. Other...
Feline Polyneuropathy
Feline polyneuropathy affects a cat’s peripheral nerves (those outside the brain and spinal cord). While its causes can vary, the clinical picture is usually...
Kitten Has Bloody Feces
Q: My kitten cries and often has a bloody anus after eliminating. I got him at 5 weeks old and he is now 12...
U.K. Study Tries to Predict Feline Lifespan
A new study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery tried to predict the lifespans (on average) of cats in the United...
End-of-Life Decisions
Palliative care, hospice, and euthanasia are things most of us will someday face with our beloved cats. It’s wise to understand the differences among...
Could Your Cat Be Diabetic?
The term “diabetes mellitus” roughly translates to “sweet urine” and is derived from the fact that glucose spills from the bloodstream into the urine...
Diagnosis: Diabetes
Ask anyone who has a diabetic cat and you may well hear about fights with the cat over basic care and treatment. While daily...
Monitor Hyperthyroid Cats
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in aging cats. Left untreated, it can lead to myriad serious problems including heart failure, organ dysfunction, high...
Are Lawn Chemicals Harmful?
A pristine green lawn is lovely to look at, but difficult to maintain. Many lawn afficionados use a variety of products to combat both...
Mycotoxins Blamed
In September 2021, we wrote about an outbreak of pancytopenia, a disease that decreases the number of blood cells, in the United Kingdom. The...
Feline Hip Dysplasia
Feline hip dysplasia can be a major contributing factor in cats who just seem to “slow down” as they age. While hip arthritis is...
Autoimmune Disease Control
Q: My 4-year-old cat has swelling and bacterial infections in her foot pads/nail beds, and I am using chlorohexidine. My veterinarian says it’s an...