Inaccurate Weight Estimates in Cats
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania looked at estimates of cats’ weights that were made on admission to the emergency department to see how...
Your Cat’s Microbiome and Her Health
Your cat’s microbiome refers to the natural colony of microorganisms that live in and on her body. These microorganisms can include bacteria, fungi, and...
Thinning-Hair Problems
Alopecia, which is complete or partial hair loss, is often seen in cats, but it is usually secondary to another problem. It is never...
Bartonella Infections
Q: Could you help me with some accurate information on Bartonella in cats? I recently found a cat that has dental disease. She had...
Fecal Incontinence in Cats
Cleaning up after your cat is part of the deal you made when you brought him home. You do it out of love and...
Suspected Poisoning
If you think your cat has gotten into something toxic, there are steps for you to take immediately, including calling your veterinarian or animal...
Cassava and Sweet Potato for Diabetic Cats
If you’ve ever had an obese cat or a diabetic cat, you know first-hand how difficult it can be to get the cat’s weight...
The Challenge of Maintaining Thiamine Levels
As carnivores, cats have a high requirement for the essential amino acid thiamine in their diet. Cats require about five times as much thiamine...
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...
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...
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...
Fungal Infections In Cats
Q: Our kitty recently died of a “massive bacterial or fungal” infection. We can understand
bacterial, but what is a fungal infection? How do cats...