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Silent, But Deadly: Feline Infectious Peritonitis

This fatal disease is difficult to diagnose and impossible to treat. We explain why.

Feline Brain Tumors

The most common type - meningioma - can usually be dealt with surgically. Here are the signs to look for.

Dealing With Diabetes

Most affected cats will require dietary change and daily insulin injections, but overall it’s a highly treatable condition. Here’s help.

Kidney Failure and Diet

Providing enough calories to prevent further weight loss is one of the objectives when feeding a cat with kidney disease.

Treat Ear Conditions

Otis externa and other conditions will usually respond well to prompt, professional treatment.

Mammary Cancer

Early neutering and an owners vigilance can minimize the potentially lethal threat.

Ask Dr. Richards: 08/05

I am the owner of Tassu, a 10-month-old cat I adopted from an animal shelter. A few weeks after I had her neutered, I noticed her behavior had changed. She seemed very lazy and not really interested in any physical activities, and she also lost her appetite. I took her to my veterinarian, and he found that she had pale gums, so he recommended she be tested for infection with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). To…

Why No Two Are Exactly Alike

Some experts believe its become survival of the cutest. Heres what makes your cat unique.

Safe Food Storage

Here are some common-sense rules for storing your cats food so that it remains fresh and healthful.

An FIV Primer

Its a major health risk for the outdoor cat, so owners need to have their cats tested for feline immunodeficiency virus.

Fungal Disease: The Consequences Can Be Grim

Ringworm is the most common, but others can be far more severe and difficult to treat.

Wipe Out Intestinal Parasites

These organisms can make life miserable for cats - and sometimes their owners, too.