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Help for Kidney Disease

A study from Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C., offers hope for end-stage kidney disease in cats. Chronic tubulointerstitial fibrosis is a common...
Internal Bleeding in Cats

Internal Bleeding in Cats

Internal bleeding in cats can happen without warning and frequently shows no outward indication. The most common cause of internal bleeding is trauma. For outdoor...
Cat allergies

Cat Allergies

Researchers from the Department of Infection and Immunity of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) investigated the ability of high doses of a specific...
The 33rd Annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium

The 33rd Annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium

One of the pillars of the Cornell Feline Health Center’s mission is educating veterinary professionals. From veterinary students to practicing veterinarians and technicians, the...
Manx syndrome sometimes affects Manx and other tailless cats.

Oops! I Did It Again

Urinary incontinence is when your cat is unable to control (and may be unaware of) when he or she urinates. Thankfully, this is a...
toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis: Still a Concern

Cat lovers have heard horror stories about toxoplasmosis and pregnancy. A woman infected with toxoplasmosis during pregnancy may not show symptoms but may miscarry...
You may notice your arthritic cat be a little more “careful” about things, like slowing down, not climbing to the very top.

5 Things to Help the Arthritic Cat

Degenerative joint disease, commonly referred to as DJD or simply “arthritis,” is a condition in which the cartilage that normally pads a joint gets...
Feeding small amounts of spinach to your cat is considered acceptable.

“I’m Strong to the Finish”

Q. I have a question about urinary tract stones in cats. I had an issue with kidney stones, and my doctor told me to...
A cat battling pneumonia may need hospitalization, including IV medications.

Detecting Early Pneumonia

While pneumonia is not common in cats, it can be devastating. If undetected for long enough, cats can end up hospitalized, in critical condition,...

Relative Supersaturation’s Role

If your cat has suffered from urinary crystals or bladder stones, you may have heard the term “RSS,” which stands for relative supersaturation. It...
Adopting a pet involves the entire household.

Progress in Feline Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism occurs when a tumor on one or both of the thyroid glands in your cat’s neck cause excessive production of thyroid hormone. About...

The COVID-19 and Myocarditis Connection

Recent reports from England suggest that there may be a connection between COVID-19 infections in dogs and cats and myocarditis (inflammation of the heart...