Is Genetic Testing Worth It?
The internet is abuzz with people doing breed identification for their mixed breed dogs, something like canine DNA genealogy. While DNA testing for cats...
The Pain of Dental Disease
Periodontal disease is common in small animals, but cats take it a step further, being prone to two unique and painful oral disorders: tooth...
Dealing with Dry Skin
You run your hand over your normally sleek, shiny cat and notice flakes of dry skin. Her coat looks a bit dull, too, and...
Cats Aren’t Into Groups
A recent study looked at three feline hormones and gut microbiomes to see if there was a correlation with which cats got along best...
Mandated Spay/Neuter Act Started in Louisiana
The Shreveport, La., City Council voted to require all pet dogs and cats in the city to be spayed or neutered, according to SmartBrief....
Must I Neuter or Spay My Cat?
Most pet cats are spayed or neutered. Dealing with pungent male urine sprayed to mark territory or the histrionics of a female cat in...
Staggering Disease in European Cats
A disease that has plagued cats in Europe for almost 50 years is finally getting some clarification. “Staggering disease” shows up with neurologic signs...
Horner’s Syndrome: Sign of Middle Ear Damage
Because of the nerves traveling close to the middle ear, cats with an ear infection (see p. 6) may have facial nerve paralysis and/or...
Something’s In Her Eye
It’s not fun when you get something in your eye. A tiny eyelash feels like a giant log. Worse, if it gets in there...
When Ear Infections Deepen
Ear problems in cats are a real cause for concern, as they frequently occur secondary to an underlying issue, and they can quickly progress...
Health-Monitoring Litter
We are always looking for the best and easiest ways to monitor cat health. And, since urinary problems are high on the list of...
COVID From Person to Cat to Person
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is likely here to stay, and we must accept it. However, there are a lot of rumors regarding...