A Legacy of International Feline Education
The Cornell Feline Health Center (CFHC), established in 1974, held its first Cornell Feline Health Symposium in 1981, administered as part of Cornell Adult...
Feline Taste Testers Help Researchers
A recent study from China sought the opinions of 10 hungry cats to evaluate flavoring for pet foods. Cats have a much better sense...
Pet Adoptions Are Down in Many Areas
A midyear pet adoption report published by Hill’s Pet Nutrition shows that both dog and cat adoptions have slowed and even decreased slightly. Many...
The Many Perks of Feeding Pumpkin
It’s the pumpkin time of year, and your cat may enjoy sharing this traditional fall fruit! Pumpkin is an excellent source of potassium and...
Does Clumping Kitty Litter Pose a Risk to Cats?
Q: My question is about the current clay hard clumping litter that is used today. I am concerned about my cats cleaning their paws...
Avian Flu/H5N1 Reported in Some Cats
The H5N1 flu is a variant of the avian flu that is making headlines due to its detection on dairy farms, with illnesses reported...
New Drug To Help With Anemia In Renal Failure
The Federal Food and Drug Administartion (FDA) conditionally approved Varenzin-CA1 (molidustat oral suspension) for cats with nonregenerative anemia due to chronic kidney failure. This...
New Weapons Against FOSCC in Cats
Feline oral squamous cell carcinoma (FOSCC) accounts for about 10% of all feline tumors and is the most common cancer of the mouth in...
FIP Drug Now Available in the United States
Owners of cats with the commonly fatal disease feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) have long awaited a reliable source for the drug GS-441524 to treat...
Age-Appropriate Lab Reference Values
When your cat has blood drawn or urine submitted for analysis, whether for routine screening or due to a health problem, there is one...
The Camuti Consultation Service
We love to receive your questions at catwatcheditor@cornell.edu, and Dr. Bruce Kornreich answers as many as possible, but these responses take time. For more...
Cautions With Pill Guns For Cats
Pilling a cat is no fun for anyone, and many cat owners have found one of the best solutions has been the use of...