Brain Lesions and Tumors
Signs of a brain lesion may be dramatic, like a full-blown grand mal seizure, or subtle, like a change in movement or behavior. Other...
FIP Drug Now Available in the United States
Owners of cats with the commonly fatal disease feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) have long awaited a reliable source for the drug GS-441524 to treat...
Early Signs of Cancer Can Be Missed
Caught early enough, many cancers can be managed to give your cat more quality time with you. The problem is that some of the...
Feline Polyneuropathy
Feline polyneuropathy affects a cat’s peripheral nerves (those outside the brain and spinal cord). While its causes can vary, the clinical picture is usually...
Make Telemed Work for You
Telemedicine has been around in human and veterinary medicine for decades, but recently grew in popularity in the veterinary field thanks to the COVID-19...
Diagnosing a Year-Round Itch
If your cat is itchy all year-round, a food allergy is one of the most likely causes. Other allergens, typically inhaled, almost always cause...
Kitten Has Bloody Feces
Q: My kitten cries and often has a bloody anus after eliminating. I got him at 5 weeks old and he is now 12...
U.K. Study Tries to Predict Feline Lifespan
A new study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery tried to predict the lifespans (on average) of cats in the United...
Managing Veterinary Costs
With the high cost of veterinary care these days, it is important to make the most of your financial resources without negatively impacting your...
Postoperative Care at Home
Once your cat recovers from anesthesia, she will likely be sent home with you. This can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
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Safe Ways to Get Weight Off
There’s just no way around it: The average modern housecat is chunky. Carrying extra weight predisposes your cat to a wide range of health...
Spayed Cat Has Heat Cycles
Having your cat spayed is the solution to avoiding the signs of heat, but imagine you had your cat spayed and she continues to...