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
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
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...
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: 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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Periodontal Disease
In a recent study funded by the Cornell Feline Health Center, Cornell researchers explored the subgingival (under the gum) microbiome associated with periodontal disease....