Cautions With Pill Guns For Cats
Pilling a cat is no fun for anyone, and many cat owners have found one of the best solutions has been the use of...
Signs of Retinal Disease
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f your cat has sudden changes in behavior like excessive yowling or unusual hiding, or if you notice her bumping into things or stumbling...
Inflamed Nasal Passages
Q: My 5-year-old male cat has been suffering from a stuffy nose that has recently gotten much worse. I’ve seen three different veterinarians, and we’ve...
Mysterious Bladder Problems
Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) is a common condition in which the urinary tract becomes inflamed. As the term idiopathic implies, its cause is unknown,...
Mycotoxins Blamed
In September 2021, we wrote about an outbreak of pancytopenia, a disease that decreases the number of blood cells, in the United Kingdom. The...
New Anxiety Medication
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bonqat to help with the anxiety and fear cats associate with car rides and veterinary visits. It...
Feline Hip Dysplasia
Feline hip dysplasia can be a major contributing factor in cats who just seem to “slow down” as they age. While hip arthritis is...
From Constipation to Megacolon
An occasional bout of constipation that either self-resolves or resolves easily with simple treatment by your veterinarian is usually not cause for alarm. Frequent,...
Autoimmune Disease Control
Q: My 4-year-old cat has swelling and bacterial infections in her foot pads/nail beds, and I am using chlorohexidine. My veterinarian says it’s an...
The Most Common Cancer
Lymphoma is the most common cancer in cats. While it can occur anywhere in the body, the most common form in cats is gastrointestinal...
Clean Mouth = Healthy Cat
Keeping your cat’s mouth clean goes a long way toward keeping her comfortable and healthy for many years. Can you imagine not brushing your...
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats
Q: I have two adult male cats from the same litter that are suffering from something called “eosinophilic granuloma.” They are both on cetirizine...