FFV in Pumas Rising
A study in the January 2020 Virus Evolution showed a remarkably high number of puma infected with feline foamy virus (FFV) in California, Colorado,...
Emerging Zoonotic Disease
Feline mycobacteriosis, specifically those infections involving Mycobacterium species belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis-complex group, is an emerging zoonotic disease (one that can be spread...
Cachexia Worsens the Prognosis
Dramatic muscle loss, called “cachexia,” is a syndrome observed in patients suffering from heart failure and other diseases, including kidney failure and cancer. A...
Phenobarbital Transdermal Application
Seizure medications tend to be lifelong treatments, but pilling most cats is not a pleasant experience for the cat or the owner. A study...
Coronavirus and Cats
With the new coronavirus making news as it spreads to humans in China and beyond, there are concerns about infections of our pets. So...
Sudden Loss of Vision
Q. I have a 16-year-old indoor-outdoor male cat who I had recently noticed was urinating a lot and drinking a lot of water. I...
Glyphosate and Your Cat
Glyphosate is a chemical herbicide found in the commercially available product Roundup and other similar products. Over the years, concerns have been raised about...
All About Incisions
Surgery is not a one-day vets-only game. It includes a recovery period at home where healing is paramount to the success of the operation.
Normal...
Allergy Control for Cat Owners
If you’re allergic to cats, having a kitty in your life can be a challenge. But there are ways to keep your symptoms under...
U.S. Rabies Cases Are On the Rise
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed an 11% increase in documented cases of animal rabies in the United States...
L-lysine for Feline Herpes Virus
Q. Recently my kitten was diagnosed with a corneal ulcer. After initial treatment and follow-up with an ophthalmologist, she was given a clean bill...
A Pleasant Vet Visit in 5 Easy Steps
Cat owners and cats alike often dread veterinary visits. It’s a struggle to get the cat in a crate, and you may listen to...