Insurance Pluses and Pitfalls
It used to be that setting some money aside would cover any surprise medical bills your cat might incur. But as veterinary medical care...
2023 Top Toxins for Cats
T
he Pet Poison Help Line tracks toxin trends and, for 2023, the most common for all animals were food products (31%). Human drugs were...
The Camuti Consultation Service
We love to receive your questions at catwatcheditor@cornell.edu, and Dr. Bruce Kornreich answers as many as possible, but these responses take time. For more...
Why Is My Cat Eating That?
At some point in their lives, many cats have swallowed a non-food item by accident when playing. Intentionally seeking out strange things to eat,...
Diagnosis: Diabetes
Ask anyone who has a diabetic cat and you may well hear about fights with the cat over basic care and treatment. While daily...
Missed Meal Worries
For us humans, an intermittent waning of appetite is not usually an immediate cause for concern, but it may well be for a cat....
Cat Paw Pad Problems
Although some feline paw pad problems may resolve on their own, when your cat’s paw pads become injured or appear abnormal, she should see...
Download The Full April 2024 Issue PDF
- Fear Free Practices
- Insect Sources As Protein in Cat Food
- Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Shelter Cat Project
- Monitor Hyperthyroid Cats
- Enlarged Kidneys in Cats
- How to Give Your Cat Meds
- Are Lawn Chemicals Harmful?
- Managing an FIV-Positive Cat 8
Is Cat Ownership Linked to Schizophrenia?
Researchers in Australia looked at cat ownership as a risk-modifying factor for schizophrenia-related disorders and psychotic-like experiences (PLE).
They searched publications published between January 1,...
Fear Free Practices
Your cat deserves to be treated at a veterinary clinic that goes the extra mile to minimize stress and makes her feel comfortable and...
Insect Sources As Protein in Cat Food
Pet-food manufacturers have looked at using insect protein as an inexpensive and sustainable addition to cat foods and treats. A recent survey done in...
Monitor Hyperthyroid Cats
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in aging cats. Left untreated, it can lead to myriad serious problems including heart failure, organ dysfunction, high...