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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...

The Annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium

Please tell your veterinarians to mark their calendars for our 35th Annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium, to be presented in a hybrid format (live...

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...

Targeting the Source of Orange Colors in Cats

Researchers have been digging into why some cats have orange coats for decades, according to a story in Science. They’re questioning why most orange...

Updated Fluid Therapy Guidelines From AAHA

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is well known for its excellent guidelines on various aspects of veterinary care for small animals. The latest...

A Legacy of International Feline Education

The Cornell Feline Health Center (CFHC), established in 1974, held its first Cornell Feline Health Symposium in 1981, administered as part of Cornell Adult...

Feline Taste Testers Help Researchers

A recent study from China sought the opinions of 10 hungry cats to evaluate flavoring for pet foods. Cats have a much better sense...

Pet Adoptions Are Down in Many Areas

A midyear pet adoption report published by Hill’s Pet Nutrition shows that both dog and cat adoptions have slowed and even decreased slightly. Many...

The Many Perks of Feeding Pumpkin

It’s the pumpkin time of year, and your cat may enjoy sharing this traditional fall fruit! Pumpkin is an excellent source of potassium and...

Does Clumping Kitty Litter Pose a Risk to Cats?

Q: My question is about the current clay hard clumping litter that is used today. I am concerned about my cats cleaning their paws...

Avian Flu/H5N1 Reported in Some Cats

The H5N1 flu is a variant of the avian flu that is making headlines due to its detection on dairy farms, with illnesses reported...

New Drug To Help With Anemia In Renal Failure

The Federal Food and Drug Administartion (FDA) conditionally approved Varenzin-CA1 (molidustat oral suspension) for cats with nonregenerative anemia due to chronic kidney failure. This...