Cats Can Suffer from Arthritis
Studies have found that over 60% of cats 6 years of age and older have signs of osteoarthritis (OA), and 90% of cats over...
Your Cat’s Urinary Health
Cats are prone to urinary tract issues, and diet makes a difference in their urinary health. When cats form crystals in their urine, it...
Cataracts in Cats
As a cat lover, don’t you hate it when people describe a great cat as being like a dog? As if dogs are somehow...
Feline Heart Disease
Most feline heart problems are acquired (meaning that they develop later in life than congenital defects, which are present at birth), but regardless of...
Stinky Cat Breath Causes
Unless you are feeding your cat really stinky food or he has an unsavory tendency to eat poop out of the litterbox, persistent bad...
Infectious Respiratory/Ocular Disease
Infectious upper respiratory diseases (IURD), caused by a variety of viral and bacterial pathogens, are a major problem in kittens, especially those housed in...
Updated Fluid Therapy Guidelines From AAHA
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is well known for its excellent guidelines on various aspects of veterinary care for small animals. The latest...
How to Collect a Urine Sample
If your cat has been showing signs of a urinary issue, such as urinating where she shouldn’t, bloody urine, or bad-smelling urine, your veterinarian...
Mammary Gland Infections
Mastitis is an inflammation and/or infection of the mammary glands that usually occurs due to an injury.
“I have rarely seen a lactating queen develop...
Glucocorticoids Are Invaluable Medications
Glucocorticoids, or “steroids,” are commonly used to treat disease in cats, and they can improve—and even save—your cat’s life. While they are an important...
Rabies Reminder
In October, the state of Kansas issued alerts that two outdoor cats were found to have rabies. And they weren’t the first cats found...
Your Guide to Ear Polyps
If you have a young cat who suffers from chronic ear infections or recurrent upper respiratory symptoms, it might be time to look for...