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If you can’t decide if it’s an emergency, it’s better to get a diagnosis.

Emergency Decisions

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What constitutes an emergency? A collapsed cat? Absolutely. And even more so if she is nonresponsive. Pause only a moment to look for a...
Given the amount of effort some cats put forth to drink directly from the tap, we would bet tap would win over distilled every time.

Distilled Water for Kidney

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Q. I have two older cats, each with chronic kidney disease.  I feed them prescription kidney diets, both wet and dry, and they have...
Well, of course you want to help this pretty, sad stray cat. But start with a trip to the veterinarian for FIV testing and checking for a microchip in case he has caring owners who want him back.

Living With an FIV-Positive

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Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a retrovirus that infects cats worldwide. Like the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), FIV suppresses the immune system. For this...
Vestibular disorders may involve infection in the inner ear at the cochlea, which is connected to the vestibular system.

Vestibular Syndrome in Cats

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The first time you see a cat battling vestibular syndrome, you may be taken aback. The cat may circle around oddly, fall to one...
Mika received 14 days of radiation.

Donations Help Save Mika From Cancer

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When her owner noticed a lump on Mika’s leg,  her veterinarian diagnosed injection-site sarcoma, a cancer. Mika underwent successful surgery to have the lump...

AVMA/EveryCat Award for Viral Research

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Dr. Brian Murphy, a professor at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, was recently awarded the American Veterinary Medical Foundation/EveryCat Health Foundation...

FIP: Advances in Treatment

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Until recently, the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) focused on providing supportive care and alleviating symptoms (see sidebar). For a cat with fluid...

Can I Give My Cat CBD Oil?

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Q. I have been reading about the use of CBD oil for problems in people, and I have a 12-year-old cat that doesn’t eat...
Your cat finds vomiting no more pleasant than you do.

Worry or Wait? Vomiting

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Knowing what your cat has expelled from her stomach can give you clues as to whether it is a cause for concern. Hairballs are...
Favorite toys should still be enjoyed! If not, there may be a problem.

Dementia in Older Cats

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A cat that lives to be 20 years old is the approximate equivalent of a 96-year-old person. And, unfortunately, many cats eventually show signs...
While aging is not an illness, it does bring with it a number of physical difficulties. Be alert to your cat and make a veterinary appointment if something seems amiss rather than thinking, “She’s just getting old.”

The Aging Cat Needs a Careful Eye

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When we hear someone tell us our senior cat “looks really good for her age,” we might want to give some thought to that...
Discharge from the eyes or nose may be a sign of calicivirus.

A URI With Extra Oomph

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One of the most common causes of upper respiratory infection (URI) in cats is feline calicivirus (FCV). Cats kept at home and/or in a...
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