Survival in Cats with High Rise Syndrome
High rise syndrome (HRS) is a term used for injuries sustained when pets fall from buildings. While retrospective studies investigating the prevalence of injuries...
Advanced Imaging Benefits
Most people are familiar with standard diagnostic imaging. You expect an x-ray—technically called a radiograph—for a broken leg and an ultrasound for a bladder...
Treating Frostbite in Cats
With the depths of winter upon the northern states, frostbite is a threat for cats who venture outside. When our cats are exposed to...
Catch Kidney Disease Early
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) cannot be cured, it can often be managed for many years. As with most diseases, early diagnosis and proper...
Annual Top 10 Cat Toxins
It’s tough to be aware of all the things in our environment that could harm our cats. Cats are especially susceptible to poisoning due...
What to Know About Aging in Cats
Just as in humans, as your cat ages, so does the likelihood of an age-related disease rearing its ugly head. Cats are considered seniors...
New Diagnostic Guidelines for FIP
Feline infectious peritionitis (FIP) is a common and often fatal disease in cats under 2 years of age. Caused by mutation of feline coronavirus...
Holiday Household Hazards
We all want our cats to live the happies and healthiest lives possible. Part of this means we need to be aware of household...
FDA Warning About 5-FU
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of dogs and cats having serious reactions after being accidentally exposed to the topical...
Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
Q: I am writing to you about my 6-year-old cat Ellie, who was presumptively diagnosed with IBD about 6 months ago after an ultrasound...
Skin Folds in Obese Cats
As well as wreaking havoc on the inside of your cat’s body, excess weight can cause problems on the outside of your cat. Feline...
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...