Make Prevention Count
As cat lovers with budgets and sometimes multiple felines in our household, most of us try to provide the best care we can at...
Treatment Options for Arthritic Cats
Steve Budsberg, DVM, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, gave veterinarians a seminar on VETgirl, a...
Manage Diabetic Supplies
Receiving a diabetes diagnosis for your cat is stressful, but this disease can often be managed successfully for a long time. And if you...
Loud and Active Senior Cats
Your senior cat has a ferocious appetite but is losing weight. It seems like she is super active all day and all night and...
Kidney Disease: Don’t Give Up
Q: We have an overweight male Siamese (22 pounds) who recently went to the veterinarian to have his teeth cleaned. On retrieving him, we...
The Most Common Feline Bladder Disease
It’s no secret that bladder issues are common in cats. Just walk down the cat food aisle and note all the diets touting “urinary...
Handle Feline Heat Cycles
Your lovable, sweet kitten is 6 months old and has turned into a menace overnight. Nonstop meowing, pacing, rolling, and biting when you go...
Why Does My Cat Need an Exam to Get a Refill?
Your cat is close to running out of her prescription medications, but you’re out of refills. You call your veterinarian, hoping to pick up...
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...