Chemo for Mammary Cancer
Feline mammary cancer (FMC) is aggressive. About 90% of cases are malignant, with metastasis already present at the time of diagnosis. The risk is...
Skin Nodule Worries
Feline panniculitis is an inflammation of subcutaneous fatty tissues, which is the layer of fat just under the skin. Nodules are the most noticeable...
The Chronic Kidney Disease
If you’ve been lucky enough to have a cat or three make it into later life, you’ve probably battled chronic kidney disease (CKD). It’s...
Cats with Heart Failure Rarely Cough
Q. As I was reading a past issue of CatWatch with an article on chronic coughs, I noted that there was no mention of...
Fecal Transplants Can Work
Feline fecal microbiota transplants—yes, inserting feces from one cat into another—are becoming more common as a therapy for serious chronic problems, such as chronic...
Anesthesia Expectations
General anesthesia is necessary for many procedures in cats, ranging from a routine spay, neuter, or dental cleaning to more involved mass removals or...
Feline Recurrent Seizures and Epilepsy
A recent study carried out in the United Kingdom looked at recurrent seizure problems and epilepsy in cats. Seizure disorders are the most common...
Cornell Researcher Focuses on Cat Coronaviruses
Gary Whittaker, PhD., professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, is a leading researcher in...
Controlling URIs
A trial at the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix evaluated the effect of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) of the air on the incidence of...
Cornell Team Treats Bobcat’s Fracture
Dottie the bobcat was only 3 months old when she arrived at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA). Her keepers at the Claws...
Herbals for LUTD
Lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) is a common condition characterized by crystal/stone formation and/or inflammation and discomfort in the urinary bladder and/or urethra of...
Humans May Infect Pets with COVID-19
A study from the University of Geulph looked at the pets of owners who had been ill with or tested positive for COVID-19. Swabs...