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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
New Drug To Help With Anemia In Renal Failure
The Federal Food and Drug Administartion (FDA) conditionally approved Varenzin-CA1 (molidustat oral suspension) for cats with nonregenerative anemia due to chronic kidney failure. This...