Suffering in Silence
Many cats develop oral issues as early as young adulthood. Oral problems, including dental disease, can be painful. But, of course, cats have a...
Hypertension: A Silent Killer
Over 80% of the hypertension (high blood pressure) cases in cats are secondary, meaning there is a primary problem causing the high blood pressure.
Among...
Asthma Is an Allergic Disease
Feline asthma is an allergic disease that usually starts when cats are young to middle-aged. Exposure to offending allergens sets off an inflammatory cascade...
Pain Expressions in Cats
It can be difficult to tell if a human is hiding pain, let alone a cat. A study done in Israel, Brazil, and the...
When Vomiting Is Abnormal
While it can be distressing when the sound of your cat retching wakes you up at 2 a.m., some degree of vomiting can be...
Pet Poison Helpline 2024 Top Cat Poison Cases
The Pet Poison Helpline’s list of 2024’s top 10 poisons for cats is based on calls to their helpline. As you can see from...
Ear Problems in Cats
If you notice your cat scratching his ears and/or shaking his head, or you notice redness, discharge, a foul odor, or debris in his...
The Diarrhea Source Matters
If your cat has diarrhea for more than two days or shows additional signs of illness, it’s time to call your veterinarian and bag...
Neutering a Cryptorchid Cat
The term “cryptorchid” refers to a condition in which the testicles don’t descend into the scrotum appropriately. Normally, testicles descend into the scrotum between...
The Window to Overall Health
If you do an internet search to learn more about your cat’s bad breath and/or teeth, you’ll read a lot about preventing and treating...
Surgery vs. Medication For Hyperthyroid Cats
The gold-standard treatment for hyperthyroid cats is radioactive iodine therapy (RAIT), a one-time permanent treatment. When RAIT is not an option, other treatments include...
Raw Food and the H5N1 Virus in Cats
Both domestic and wild cats, including lynx and mountain lions, are susceptible to infection by the avian influenza virus (H5N1), and infected cats can...