Study Tests for Antibiotic Resistance
A recent study from Kansas State University looked at the concentration of a common antibiotic in the urine of cats after it was given...
When Telemedicine Works Well
Veterinary medicine has not been immune to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to curbside appointments, requiring masks, and sometimes reduced hours,...
Severe Reaction to Mosquitos
Q. My cat was bitten by mosquitos last summer, which caused crusting on his nose and upper and lower right eyelid, probably due to...
Asthma Can Be Controlled
As many as 5% of cats battle asthma, an allergic response that causes cats to have difficulty breathing. Its onset is usually gradual. The...
Oral-Cavity Diseases
A variety of diseases can plague our cats’ mouths, and plague they do: Studies have shown that 50 to 90% of cats over 4...
Clinical Trial for Feline COVID Vaccine
A vaccine to stop COVID-19 in cats recently received authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to begin accelerated clinical trials. The trials are...
Chemo for Mammary Cancer
Feline mammary cancer (FMC) is aggressive. About 90% of cases are malignant, with metastasis already present at the time of diagnosis. The risk is...
Skin Nodule Worries
Feline panniculitis is an inflammation of subcutaneous fatty tissues, which is the layer of fat just under the skin. Nodules are the most noticeable...
The Chronic Kidney Disease
If you’ve been lucky enough to have a cat or three make it into later life, you’ve probably battled chronic kidney disease (CKD). It’s...
Cats with Heart Failure Rarely Cough
Q. As I was reading a past issue of CatWatch with an article on chronic coughs, I noted that there was no mention of...
Fecal Transplants Can Work
Feline fecal microbiota transplants—yes, inserting feces from one cat into another—are becoming more common as a therapy for serious chronic problems, such as chronic...
Anesthesia Expectations
General anesthesia is necessary for many procedures in cats, ranging from a routine spay, neuter, or dental cleaning to more involved mass removals or...