Understanding Purring
Researchers at Kyoto University are investigating the genetic background of purring and the androgen receptor gene. Though the exact function of purring remains unclear,...
Chronic Iron Deficiency in Cats with GI Problems
It is well established that people and dogs with chronic intestinal problems often have iron deficiencies. A recent study out of Kansas State University...
Subtle Signs of Pain
Cats are notorious for hiding symptoms of disease until they hit an intolerable threshold, at which point it seems that they are suddenly super...
Feline Vestibular Syndrome
Cats with a vestibular problem may have a head tilt, walk in an uncoordinated fashion, lean or roll to one side, circle, and/or experience...
Toxoplasmosis in Cats
You’ve likely heard that pregnant women should not scoop litterboxes. The reason is the single-celled protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), that can infect the tissues of mammals and birds. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to CatWatch Get the next year of CatWatch […]
Gaining Control Over C. diff
This bacterium is found in healthy cats, too, but if there’s an overgrowth, problems can occur
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Avoid Holiday Escapes
Most of our feline companions do not enjoy the holidays. It is up to us to provide a consistent routine when we can, along...
Limb Amputation for Bone Cancer
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reported on a retrospective study evaluating cats that had a limb...
Avian Flu Remains a Threat
Cats continue to make the news regarding the highly pathogenic avian (bird) influenza (HPAI) type A H5N1 virus. Over 130 feline cases have been...
Limit Treats in Your Cat’s Diet
It’s fun to give your cat treats! We all enjoy a special little something occasionally, and it is an enjoyable bonding activity between cat...
(Still) Common Feline Viruses
Anyone who works with a feline shelter is very aware of three potentially deadly feline viruses: feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV),...
The Ins and Outs of Fostering
Many shelters and rescue groups try to place homeless cats in foster homes when possible. This relieves some of the pressure on the shelter...