Sunlight, even through a window, can be a problem for some cats, especially white cats.

SCC: Early Diagnosis Is Critical

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common cancers seen in cats. You may be familiar with the classic form of this...

Genetic Clue for Variable Response to Clopidogrel

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common disease in cats that can cause clots that may result in a potentially life-threatening blockage of blood supply...
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Cornell Feline Mammary Cancer Research

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Arianna Bartlett, a PhD candidate at the Baker Institute at Cornell University, is studying feline mammary cancer. Mammary cancer is the third most common...
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...
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