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Diagnosis: Constipation

A wide variety of feline conditions can make bowel movements difficult for your cat, if not impossible.

Understanding Epilepsy

Some seizures are unexplainable; others are caused by an underlying disease. Heres what you need to know about this disorder.

Your Cats Skin: An Easy Target for Many Diseases

Most skin disorders are readily treatable, but some can make your cat feel miserable.

Neutering and Behavior

Cat owners are often concerned about neutering their male or spaying their female cat. One question they sometimes ask is whether the surgery will change their family cats character and behavior. On this, veterinarians are virtually unanimous: Change will be significant, but it is all to the better. In my way of thinking, it should be done for every cat, says James Richards, DVM, director of the Cornell University Feline Health Center and Editor of…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Gut Reaction

Chronic vomiting and diarrhea signal the presence of this common feline affliction.

Valuable At-Home Care

Your cat may benefit from treatments at home if she becomes ill. Heres what you should know about this labor of love.

Pet Insurance: A Good Idea?

Do plenty of research before choosing a company to make sure that it will fit the needs of you and your cat.

CT Scans: An Inside View

Computed tomography has become a valuable diagnostic tool for veterinarians. Heres how it may one day help your cat.

A Diet to Help FLUTD

Feline lower urinary tract disease is a serious condition. Your cats veterinarian can recommend food to manage it best.

Feline Hypertension

High blood pressure usually results from kidney disease or a hyperactive thyroid gland.

Lethal Threat to Kittens

Panleukopenia - also known as feline distemper - can be fatal within a few days. Here are the signs to look for.

Compounding Drugs

Administering your cats medication can be difficult. Adding a pleasant flavor is one of the ways that compounding can help.