Flakes That Aren’t Snow
If your shiny, well-groomed cat’s coat shows white flakes, you’re probably looking at dandruff. While we tend to think of dandruff as dry skin,...
Generic Methimazole for Hyperthyroid Cats
Hyperthyroidism is a common health problem in older cats. Treatment options include the oral medication methimazole, radioiodine therapy, feeding an iodine-restricted diet (iodine is...
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- Adopting a Rescue Cat
- Avian Flu/H5N1 Reported in Some Cats
- Feline Ear Hematomas
- Fungal Infections in Cats
- Osteosarcoma in Cats
- Should Your Cat Have a Bird Feeder to Watch?
- Struggle with Conjunctivitis
Cats Are Hunters
A recent study found that over 2,000 species were caught by free-roaming domestic cats. Some of these species are endangered, especially when cats were...
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...
Injection to Reduce Feline Fertility
The Cincinnati Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife recently completed a three-year study of a novel non-surgical sterilization technique in six...
Worries When Cats Drool
Drooling in cats isn’t always normal, but it isn’t always cause for concern either. This behavioral manifestation may occur when a cat is happy...
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...
Feline Ear Hematomas
An aural hematoma occurs when blood pools under the skin on the flap of the ear. This can occur when one or more blood...
New Weapons Against FOSCC in Cats
Feline oral squamous cell carcinoma (FOSCC) accounts for about 10% of all feline tumors and is the most common cancer of the mouth in...
Feline Stomach Cancer
A cat with stomach cancer usually does not eat well, has weight loss with vomiting and diarrhea, and is usually lethargic. These symptoms are,...
Feline Intestinal Blockages Are Bad News
Your cat is lethargic, doesn’t want to eat, and may be vomiting or having diarrhea. And his belly hurts. One potential cause is an...