Allergy Control for Cat Owners
If you’re allergic to cats, having a kitty in your life can be a challenge. But there are ways to keep your symptoms under...
U.S. Rabies Cases Are On the Rise
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed an 11% increase in documented cases of animal rabies in the United States...
L-lysine for Feline Herpes Virus
Q. Recently my kitten was diagnosed with a corneal ulcer. After initial treatment and follow-up with an ophthalmologist, she was given a clean bill...
A Pleasant Vet Visit in 5 Easy Steps
Cat owners and cats alike often dread veterinary visits. It’s a struggle to get the cat in a crate, and you may listen to...
Ringworm Causes Dry, Itchy Skin
If you notice that your daughter who sleeps with her cat closely cuddled up has some red, round patches on her skin, think ringworm....
Learning More About Nasal Problems
A study in the October 2019 Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery looked at 405 samples submitted to a pathology laboratory to see what...
Measuring Chronic Stress in Cats
Researchers at Colorado State University and Western University in Ontario, Canada, set out to find a way to measure feline cortisol levels over time...
Gallstones in Cats
For most cats, gallstones are rare and, even if a cat has them, the gallstones may not cause any problems. However, that changes if...
Craving Italian Food
One kitty’s craving for Italian food proved to be a symptom of a serious illness, according to the trendy news website metro.co.uk.
Fortunately, the cat’s...
New Transitional Cell Carcinoma Treatment
Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is an aggressive, often metastatic, cancer. While a cure is not yet possible, veterinary care can slow its spread.
Symptoms include:
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5 Things about Supplements
Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the FDA. While this regulatory agency frowns upon supplement manufacturers making unproven claims about their products, some...
Bad Breath in Cats
What can you do to help combat bad breath in your feline companion? Rule out serious illness and get any dental problems treated and...