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FIP Drug Now Available in the United States

Owners of cats with the commonly fatal disease feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) have long awaited a reliable source for the drug GS-441524 to treat...

Postoperative Care at Home

Once your cat recovers from anesthesia, she will likely be sent home with you. This can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Before...

Monitoring Feline Acne

What You Can Do Use glass, ceramic, or stainless-steel dishes. Clean your cat’s chin daily if she tends to be a messy eater, particularly after...

The Blocked Cat

These are dreaded words for a veterinary clinic: “We have a blocked cat coming in.”  A “blocked cat” is vet clinic jargon for a...

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...

How to Give Your Cat Meds

Giving your cat medication is often not easy, but it doesn’t have to be traumatic for either of you. If your cat lives for mealtimes,...

Cautions With Pill Guns For Cats

Pilling a cat is no fun for anyone, and many cat owners have found one of the best solutions has been the use of...

Signs of Retinal Disease

I f your cat has sudden changes in behavior like excessive yowling or unusual hiding, or if you notice her bumping into things or stumbling...

New Anxiety Medication

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bonqat to help with the anxiety and fear cats associate with car rides and veterinary visits. It...

From Constipation to Megacolon

An occasional bout of constipation that either self-resolves or resolves easily with simple treatment by your veterinarian is usually not cause for alarm. Frequent,...

Clean Mouth = Healthy Cat

Keeping your cat’s mouth clean goes a long way toward keeping her comfortable and healthy for many years. Can you imagine not brushing your...

Veterinary Vaccine Controversies

There is no doubt that vaccines can and do save lives. The rabies vaccine is a perfect example.Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease that...