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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 instructions. It’s the first update in over 40 years. The...
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 of the common oral and nasal cavity and meet in...
Feline Health Screening: Is It Necessary?
Research addressing heritable feline diseases has been limited compared to that in dogs, but the interest is there, and studies are ongoing. The more we can learn about heritable diseases, the better prepared we...
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 his wet/canned food should be protein?
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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 expect upper respiratory infections (congestion, runny nose, sneezing) and heart...