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....
It’s Allergy Season
Environmental allergies are more common than food allergies. True food allergies are relatively rare in cats, but inhaled environmental allergens such as pollen,...
Constipation Can Be Challenging
Q. I’m a longtime subscriber to CatWatch and read with great interest the article on inflammatory bowel disease in the February issue. We have...
Nose Care for Your Cat
While cats may lose vision and hearing with age, their sense of smell usually remains intact throughout life. Cats use their sense of smell...