Pet Poison Helpline 2024 Top Cat Poison Cases
The Pet Poison Helpline’s list of 2024’s top 10 poisons for cats is based on calls to their helpline. As you can see from...
Ear Problems in Cats
If you notice your cat scratching his ears and/or shaking his head, or you notice redness, discharge, a foul odor, or debris in his...
The Diarrhea Source Matters
If your cat has diarrhea for more than two days or shows additional signs of illness, it’s time to call your veterinarian and bag...
Neutering a Cryptorchid Cat
The term “cryptorchid” refers to a condition in which the testicles don’t descend into the scrotum appropriately. Normally, testicles descend into the scrotum between...
The Window to Overall Health
If you do an internet search to learn more about your cat’s bad breath and/or teeth, you’ll read a lot about preventing and treating...
Surgery vs. Medication For Hyperthyroid Cats
The gold-standard treatment for hyperthyroid cats is radioactive iodine therapy (RAIT), a one-time permanent treatment. When RAIT is not an option, other treatments include...
Raw Food and the H5N1 Virus in Cats
Both domestic and wild cats, including lynx and mountain lions, are susceptible to infection by the avian influenza virus (H5N1), and infected cats can...
Kidney Disease in Senior Cats Watching for early signs can extend your cat’s life
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common ailment in aging cats, and it can be deadly. Damage to the kidneys with CKD is irreversible,...
Cats Can Suffer from Arthritis
Studies have found that over 60% of cats 6 years of age and older have signs of osteoarthritis (OA), and 90% of cats over...
Your Cat’s Urinary Health
Cats are prone to urinary tract issues, and diet makes a difference in their urinary health. When cats form crystals in their urine, it...
Cataracts in Cats
As a cat lover, don’t you hate it when people describe a great cat as being like a dog? As if dogs are somehow...
Feline Heart Disease
Most feline heart problems are acquired (meaning that they develop later in life than congenital defects, which are present at birth), but regardless of...