Loud and Active Senior Cats
Your senior cat has a ferocious appetite but is losing weight. It seems like she is super active all day and all night and...
Kidney Disease: Don’t Give Up
Q: We have an overweight male Siamese (22 pounds) who recently went to the veterinarian to have his teeth cleaned. On retrieving him, we...
The Most Common Feline Bladder Disease
It’s no secret that bladder issues are common in cats. Just walk down the cat food aisle and note all the diets touting “urinary...
Handle Feline Heat Cycles
Your lovable, sweet kitten is 6 months old and has turned into a menace overnight. Nonstop meowing, pacing, rolling, and biting when you go...
Why Does My Cat Need an Exam to Get a Refill?
Your cat is close to running out of her prescription medications, but you’re out of refills. You call your veterinarian, hoping to pick up...
Survival in Cats with High Rise Syndrome
High rise syndrome (HRS) is a term used for injuries sustained when pets fall from buildings. While retrospective studies investigating the prevalence of injuries...
Advanced Imaging Benefits
Most people are familiar with standard diagnostic imaging. You expect an x-ray—technically called a radiograph—for a broken leg and an ultrasound for a bladder...
Treating Frostbite in Cats
With the depths of winter upon the northern states, frostbite is a threat for cats who venture outside. When our cats are exposed to...
Catch Kidney Disease Early
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) cannot be cured, it can often be managed for many years. As with most diseases, early diagnosis and proper...
Annual Top 10 Cat Toxins
It’s tough to be aware of all the things in our environment that could harm our cats. Cats are especially susceptible to poisoning due...
What to Know About Aging in Cats
Just as in humans, as your cat ages, so does the likelihood of an age-related disease rearing its ugly head. Cats are considered seniors...
New Diagnostic Guidelines for FIP
Feline infectious peritionitis (FIP) is a common and often fatal disease in cats under 2 years of age. Caused by mutation of feline coronavirus...