Download the Full March 2026 Issue PDF
- Uneven Pupil Size
- MDR1 Mutation Identified in Cats
- Anemia Is Far From Simple
- What Makes Diets More Digestible or Gut-Friendly?
- The Risks of Anesthesia
- Sizing Up Paw Pad Problems
- Ask Dr. K.
Feline Dementia
Cats can develop dementia with brain changes strikingly similar to those seen in humans with Alzheimer’s disease, including the accumulation of the toxic protein...
Uneven Pupil Size
Cats’ eyes are really cool, especially their pupils. They change size dramatically in different levels of light and often are a reflection of a...
MDR1 Mutation Identified in Cats
The MDR1 genetic mutation of the ABCB1 gene is well documented in Collies and Australian Shepherd dogs. Few know, however, that this defect was...
Anemia Is Far From Simple
Determining whether your cat is anemic (has a lower than normal red blood cell count) requires a simple blood test. Determining the cause, though,...
Sizing Up Paw Pad Problems
Paw issues can range from a simple cut or scrape to an immune disorder that affects the whole body.
“Since the pad is skin, any...
The Risks of Anesthesia
General anesthesia is never without risk. As such, it is important for you and your veterinarian to weigh the benefit of the proposed procedure...
Cause of Excessive Purring
Q: I have a 12-year-old spayed female kitty that has recently started purring for extended lengths of time, primarily after eating or me spending...
What Makes a Diet More Digestible or Gut-Friendly?
Digestibility refers to the proportion of dietary nutrients that your cat can break down, absorb, and use in his body. Many factors impact how...
Download the Full February 2026 Issue PDF
- Understanding Catnip Capers
- FDA OKs Emergency Screwworm Treatment
- Cornell CatWatch Earns Two Big Awards
- Movement to Help Domestic Violence Pets
- Constipation Can Be Serious
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Say Yes to a Prescription Diet
- The Feline Dental Exam
- Ask Dr. K
Understanding Catnip Capers
The catnip plant, officially Nepeta cataria, is a member of the mint family. This perennial is somewhat deer- and drought-resistant and can be difficult...
FDA OKs Emergency Screwworm Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Credelio CAT (lotilaner chewable tablets). This is the first drug authorized...