Health

Upper respiratory infections can become quite serious and may require veterinary care. Heres what you need to know.

Some cats will do anything to avoid it, while others love it and want to jump right in. Experts discuss some possible reasons.

Fortunately, advances in research on feline nutrition have made todays cat foods safe and healthful. But there are still pitfalls.

Fortunately, vaccines are available that may serve to reduce their lethal threat. Heres what the cat owner needs to know.

Runny nose, teary eyes, sneezing and open-mouthed breathing are the signs to look for.

Incessant scratching is annoying for your cat and troublesome to you. But how can you tell if its her food thats the main culprit?

One suggestion on prevention: Give your cat only the vaccines that it really needs. Heres why.

You can suffer serious medical consequences, but the wound may also attract the attention of local health authorities. Heres why.

Some abnormalities are apparent at birth. Others become evident later in life. Heres how best to help your kitten or cat.

Serious health problems - such as heart, lung and kidney disease - can stem from dental neglect. Heres some expert advice.

Why has feline health research fallen behind? Heres the scoop.

Events in the world of infectious diseases have been hitting the headlines recently, and because they involve cats, Id like to discuss them in this column rather than answering questions from CatWatch readers (just this once, I promise). Superbugs: Is there a human/cat connection?Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium that lives on the skin and in the noses of people and other animals, usually without much consequence. But human infection with a certain form of…