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 under control. You will need to follow up with regular preventive dental care. A course of antibiotics may be required to get any bacterial infections treated and eliminated. Breath mints for […]
CBD May Affect Cats Differently
PetFoodIndustry.com reports that cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation may cause problems in cats, according to research done by ElleVetSciences, a hemp CBD oil-infused pet treat and...
Potential New Test for Urinary Tract Infections
Testing for and treating urinary tract infections can be a challenge for veterinarians. First, an infection must be identified and then the ideal therapy...
Endoscopy: What to Expect
I recently took my FIV-positive cat, Leo, to a veterinarian to ask about his frequent diarrhea. It is not totally liquid but varies from...
Happening Now… January 2020
Cinder-Block’s Weight-Loss Program—Check out the videos about Cinder-Block, an 8-year-old, 45-pound cat who was surrendered to the NorthShore Veterinary Clinic in Bellingham, Wash., when...