Robotic Cat for Dementia
With the help of a cuddly and furry companion, researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing tested the effectiveness of...
Feline Hypothyroidism
Q. Our 16-year-old, neutered male cat has been hyperthyroid since 2016. He has been treated with transdermal methimazole up until recently, at which time...
Chemotherapy Support
When we think about chemotherapy, the first thing that often comes to mind is the side effects that people suffer. Chemo for pets is...
Alert: Urinary Emergencies
A straining cat and a dry litterbox are reasons for concern. Straining is most commonly associated with urinary problems. You may notice your cat...
Photodynamic Therapy for Oral Cancer
Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands are using nanobody-targeted photodynamic therapy to tackle oral squamous cell carcinoma in feline patients....
Diagnosis by Artificial Intelligence
Abdominal ultrasound is a vital tool in the initial evaluation of feline gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, including two common conditions that afflict cats, inflammatory bowel...
Be Alert for Signs of Fractures
Fractures happen in cats and kittens, even if they stay indoors. Falls from high areas, getting stepped on, or being crushed in a recliner...
IBD Can Wax and Wane
Q. My son’s 11-year-old Seal Point Siamese cat, Blue, was diagnosed with irritable bowel disease (IBD) in 2018. Her treatment with steroids and metronidazole...
Help for Feline Dementia
One study suggests that 80% of all cats from 16 to 20 years of age will show cognitive changes of some type. Feline cognitive...
Handling Medications
It’s a rare household that doesn’t have medicines on hand for different family members and that can result in inadvertent mistakes. For this reason,...
Dentals: Anesthesia Required
Most cat owners get sticker shock when quoted an estimate for a dental cleaning for their cat. Depending on how much your cat needs...
SCC: Early Diagnosis Is Critical
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common cancers seen in cats. You may be familiar with the classic form of this...