Feline Genetics
A new, improved map of the domestic cat genome (genetic material) developed by feline research teams at the University of Missouri and Texas A&M...
Does Your Cat Need Deworming?
Did you ever see your cat throw up something that looks like spaghetti? Or find what look like grains of rice in her litter...
Many cats need a regular deworming schedule
CatWatch writers Kate Basedow LVT and Deb Eldredge DVM earned eight Certificates of Excellence for their contributions to CatWatch at the annual Cat Writers...
Feline Mycobacterial Infections
Mycobacteria are a class of bacterial pathogens that can be difficult to treat, causing chronic conditions. In people, these bacteria cause illnesses like leprosy...
End-of-Life Guidelines
The death of a loved one, whether human or furry, is never easy. We all hold on to the hope that our cat will...
AAHA End-of-Life Accreditation
In an effort to help veterinarians elevate end-of-life care for pets, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) developed an End-of-Life Care accreditation program.
The AAHA...
Feline Ocular Post Traumatic Sarcoma
Tumors of the feline eye are relatively uncommon, but when they occur, they can significantly affect a cat’s quality of life and may be...
Decisions About Diagnostics
The ability of veterinarians to diagnose your cat has increased at an amazing rate over the past few decades. Technical advances in imaging and...
Steroids Can Give You Control
Corticosteroids, commonly called steroids, can quickly alleviate many symptoms, making both the cat and the owner feel better. For example, they have anti-inflammatory properties...
Genetic Susceptibility to Ringworm
The fungal disease ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can spread not only from pet to pet, but from pets to people....
Feline Coronavirus Med
A drug used to treat a coronavirus in cats may work for humans to block the replication and spread of the virus causing COVID-19.
Researchers...
Feline Arthritis Pain Checklist
As any cat owner knows, cats do not show signs of pain the way people or dogs or nearly any other living being does....