Feline Health Screening: Feline Health Screening:
Research addressing heritable feline diseases has been limited compared to that in dogs, but the interest is there, and studies are ongoing. The more...
Horner’s Syndrome
If one of your cat’s eyes looks sunken in and droopy, it could be Horner’s syndrome. This condition is caused by damage to some...
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...