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Laryngeal Diseases in Cats

While asthma is by far the most common cause of coughing in cats, diseases affecting the larynx (voice box) come in second. You might...

New Pet Food Labels

The American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved new guidelines for standardized nutrition information with clear ingredient statements and storage and handling...

Should I Worry About Proper Dietary Protein?

Q:  My male 10 ½ year cat is an active, healthy indoor/outdoor guy who spends the majority of his time outside. What percentage of...

Cleft Palates in Kittens

In a normal kitten, there is a solid tissue barrier between the nose and the mouth. During development, these tissues grow from the sides...

Download The Full September 2023 Issue PDF

  • Choosing Anti-Anxiety Meds
  • Advances in Anti-Clotting Therapy
  • Hope for Sterilization Alternatives
  • Could It Be Cancer?
  • The Dangers of Calicivirus
  • Anal Gland Problems
  • Old Cats and Vaccinations
  • When Your Cat Eats String
  • Avian Flu in Cats

Advances In Anti-Clotting Therapy

A major concern for owners of cats diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the development of clots in the heart. Cats with HCM that...

Hope for Sterilization Alternatives

Feline overpopulation is a big concern for all cat lovers and a huge headache for shelters and rescue facilities. Kitten explosions lead to cat...

Choosing Anti-Anxiety Meds

The focus on feline mental health is increasing in veterinary medicine as more cat owners learn that medications can play a role in treating...

The Dangers of Calicivirus

For most cats, a feline calicivirus (FCV) infection is a typical upper respiratory infection. It is highly contagious and common, but FCV can progress...

Could It Be Cancer?

Not every lump on your cat’s body is cancer, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore new growths. A rapidly growing spot on your...

Old Cats and Vaccinations

When it comes to decisions about vaccinations for chronically ill, skinny, debilitated cats, consider these facts: No solid research answers the question about whether...

Avian Flu In Cats

In Poland, 70 cats are being considered potentially infected with H5N1 avian flu. This is a developing story. As its name implies, the H5N1 avian...