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...
Pyometra: A Reason to Spay
The term “pyometra” means pus-filled uterus. Occasionally, the pressure from the infection is so intense that the uterus ruptures, spewing pus into the abdomen....
Dental Disease Can Be Serious
We get it. Dental cleanings are expensive. It can be tempting to put off treatment for broken or diseased teeth if your cat is...
Flea and Tick Control Is Easy
Flea and tick control has improved by leaps and bounds over the past two decades. Gone are the dreaded weekly fights of baths or...
PE: Malformed Sternum
Take a deep breath and feel how much your chest expands to allow your lungs to fully inflate inside. Now imagine trying to take...
Our Kitten Has Conjunctivitis
Q: Our 5-month-old domestic shorthair calico has been struggling with conjunctivitis for the past few months. She has been on two courses of antibiotics, and...
Heartworm Isn’t Just for Dogs
While heartworm disease is largely considered a canine problem, cats are susceptible to this parasite as well. The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) estimates...
5 Signs Your Cat May Be Sick
Sometimes you know something is wrong with your cat. For example, if your male cat is spending tons of time in the litterbox, straining...
A Big Belly May Mean Ascites
If your typically slender, slinky feline starts developing a big belly, you should be concerned. While the causes of abdominal enlargement in cats include...
Flakes That Aren’t Snow
If your shiny, well-groomed cat’s coat shows white flakes, you’re probably looking at dandruff. While we tend to think of dandruff as dry skin,...
Generic Methimazole for Hyperthyroid Cats
Hyperthyroidism is a common health problem in older cats. Treatment options include the oral medication methimazole, radioiodine therapy, feeding an iodine-restricted diet (iodine is...
Avian Flu/H5N1 Reported in Some Cats
The H5N1 flu is a variant of the avian flu that is making headlines due to its detection on dairy farms, with illnesses reported...