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Yes. That’s a mosquito on this indoor cat’s nose.

Heartworm: Potentially Deadly

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Between 12% and 25% of indoor cats can harbor heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), depending upon locale, says the American Heartworm Society. Heartworm infection, well-known in...
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Deadly Diarrheal Disease in Kittens and Kids

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Kittens could be the model for understanding an infectious, sometimes deadly, diarrheal disease in both animals and children, according to new research from North...
Cat food ingredients are screened for aflatoxins and other contaminants, but aflatoxin can be difficult to detect at its initial stages and may therefore slip into a batch of food, undetected.

Toxic Aflatoxin-Producing Mold

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Aflatoxins are produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus, which can grow on corn, peanuts, and other grains. Those infected grains can end up in...
The Abyssinian cat dates back to Egypt 4,000 years ago and has a distinctive tabby coloring with individual hairs banded with different colors. The elegant, playful Abyssinian has earned the nicknames “Runway Model of the Cat World” and “Clowns of the Cat Kingdom.”

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

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Q. I have a 2-year-old male Abyssinian cat that I just found out has two copies of abnormal PRA rdAC gene. He is otherwise...
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New Drug Uses Monoclonal Antibodies

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Finding reasonable and effective treatments for arthritic pain is an important area of research for good reason. Between 60 to 90% of cats show...
If chemotherapy is not an option, you can still provide your cat with relief. Prednisone alone will not usually induce remission in feline lymphoma, but it decreases inflammation and reduces symptoms. Some cats can stay comfortable and achieve a good quality of life for several months on this drug. Your veterinarian may prescribe other treatments or medications to relieve your cat’s specific symptoms.

Living With Lymphoma

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Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies and protects your cat from infections. When lymphocytes become...

Study Tests for Antibiotic Resistance

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A recent study from Kansas State University looked at the concentration of a common antibiotic in the urine of cats after it was given...
Using a tablet or smartphone is pretty commonplace. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that veterinary medicine is embracing it.

When Telemedicine Works Well

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Veterinary medicine has not been immune to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to curbside appointments, requiring masks, and sometimes reduced hours,...
This blue mink Tonkinese is enjoying a perch outdoors, but she is susceptible to mosquito bites if out during dawn or dusk feeding times.

Severe Reaction to Mosquitos

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Q. My cat was bitten by mosquitos last summer, which caused crusting on his nose and upper and lower right eyelid, probably due to...
Bronchioles in a normal lung allow air to pass freely. Asthmatic bronchioles are constricted and may accumulate fluid in the passages.

Asthma Can Be Controlled

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As many as 5% of cats battle asthma, an allergic response that causes cats to have difficulty breathing. Its onset is usually gradual. The...
Open wide: If you can, grab your phone and snap a picture so you can then look closely for any abnormalities.

Oral-Cavity Diseases

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A variety of diseases can plague our cats’ mouths, and plague they do: Studies have shown that 50 to 90% of cats over 4...

Clinical Trial for Feline COVID Vaccine

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A vaccine to stop COVID-19 in cats recently received authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to begin accelerated clinical trials. The trials are...
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