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...
Three Steps to a Sleek Cat
We all know that being overweight predisposes our cats to many health problems. But transforming your chubby couch potato into a sleek feline takes...
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...
Female Cat Losing Weight
Q: We’ve recently noticed that our 8-year-old female domestic short-haired cat has experienced a decreased appetite despite our efforts to tempt her with various...
Download The Full April 2025 Issue PDF
- When Vomiting Is Abnormal
- New Cat Declawing Law in Massachusetts
- Pet Poison Helpline 2024 Top Cat Poison Cases
- Recognizing Feline Deafness
- Liver Disease in Cats
- The Diarrhea Source Matters
- Ear Problems in Cats
- Fleas Are Hard to Eradicate
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...
Recognizing Feline Deafness
The loss of hearing in cats can be due to genetic mutations that affect the development of the auditory system (congenital) or to diseases...
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...