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.
Before...
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...
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...
Monitoring Feline Acne
What You Can Do
Use glass, ceramic, or stainless-steel dishes. Clean your cat’s chin daily if she tends to be a messy eater, particularly after...
Stress Increases Tear Production in Cats
Cats are easily stressed, especially at the veterinary clinic. A study by researchers in Brazil decided to determine the impact of acute stress on...
End-of-Life Decisions
Palliative care, hospice, and euthanasia are things most of us will someday face with our beloved cats. It’s wise to understand the differences among...
The Blocked Cat
These are dreaded words for a veterinary clinic: “We have a blocked cat coming in.” A “blocked cat” is vet clinic jargon for a...