Does My Cat Want a Friend?
We know that cats can grieve a feline friend who has passed away. Some cats don’t miss a beat, others may seem sad for...
Is a Sneezing Cat Sick?
An isolated sneeze or two from your cat is rarely anything to be concerned about. Your cat may have sniffed something that tickles her...
Controlling Diabetes
Diabetes is an endocrine disease characterized by high blood sugar (glucose). In cats, the biggest risk factor for developing diabetes is obesity. Middle-aged, overweight,...
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- Housecats Can Get Parasites
- Cat/Human Breast Cancer Connection
- Senior Mobility Challenges
- Crystalluria in Cats
- Glaucoma Is a Painful Disease
- Crate Train Your Cat
- Ask Dr. K.
Housecats Can Get Parasites
While we do everything we can to give our cats the best care, the best nutrition, and the best lives possible, assuming our cats...
Gene Mutation
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common potentially deadly disease in cats. Early diagnosis and staging are critical to treatment. Cats with HCM are at...
TP53 Cat/Human Breast Cancer Connectionn
The Cornell Chronicle recently reported on a collaborative study published by a group that included faculty at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine and four...
Senior Mobility Challenges
Any behavioral change can be a sign that something is amiss, and for senior kitties, mobility and arthritis are at the top of our...
Crystalluria in Cats
Crystalluria refers to solid mineral particles in urine. For experienced cat owners, a report of crystals found in their cat’s urine sample can cause...
Glaucoma Is a Painful Disease
Glaucoma is a painful disease that can result in blindness. It happens when something goes wrong with the normal movement of fluid through the...
Crate Train Your Cat
Successful training requires consistency. This can be a challenge when trying to teach a new cat to stay off the kitchen counter or respect...
My Cat Wants Dry Food
Q: My approximately 7-year-old cat, who we acquired from a very sad hoarding case, was recently diagnosed with the beginnings of chronic kidney disease.
While...