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...
Vital Kitten Vaccines
All those vaccine appointments and checkups for your tiny kitten can feel excessive (and expensive), but they truly are critical. “Since all animals—and humans—are...
Understanding Steroid Use
The goal when treating any disease is to provide maximum benefit with minimum risk of side effects. Corticosteroids can provide amazing relief for our...
Embryonic Stem Cells
Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have succeeded in generating high-quality feline embryonic stem cells using sperm and eggs from testes and ovaries discarded during...
Non-Surgical Sterilization
Developing a one-time, easy-to-administer, low-cost pill or injection has become the holy grail of feline sterilization. While we’re not quite there yet, we do...
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...
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...
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...
Infectious Respiratory/Ocular Disease
Infectious upper respiratory diseases (IURD), caused by a variety of viral and bacterial pathogens, are a major problem in kittens, especially those housed in...
Glucocorticoids Are Invaluable Medications
Glucocorticoids, or “steroids,” are commonly used to treat disease in cats, and they can improve—and even save—your cat’s life. While they are an important...
Your Guide to Ear Polyps
If you have a young cat who suffers from chronic ear infections or recurrent upper respiratory symptoms, it might be time to look for...