Hope for Sterilization Alternatives
Feline overpopulation is a big concern for all cat lovers and a huge headache for shelters and rescue facilities. Kitten explosions lead to cat...
Understanding a Cat’s Taste Buds
We all know our cats have definite preferences for their food choices, which may or may not include flavors. An article from Petfood Industry,...
Cats Can Have a Disagreement But Remain Pals
We’ve all seen it: Kitty playtime turns into a fight. Researchers in Slovakia theorized that it could be one cat telling the other she’s...
Cat Friends for Over 10,000 Years
Unlike dogs who moved right into households right away and have been purposely bred for many generations, cats continue to be largely randomly bred....
Your Cat’s Microbiome and Her Health
Your cat’s microbiome refers to the natural colony of microorganisms that live in and on her body. These microorganisms can include bacteria, fungi, and...
Inaccurate Weight Estimates in Cats
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania looked at estimates of cats’ weights that were made on admission to the emergency department to see how...
Cassava and Sweet Potato for Diabetic Cats
If you’ve ever had an obese cat or a diabetic cat, you know first-hand how difficult it can be to get the cat’s weight...
Cornell’s Dr. Campoy Is a Leader in Pain Medicine
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a new area in veterinary and human medicine, and one of its leaders in veterinary medicine is Luis...
Time for Updated AAHA Senior Care Guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is synonymous with outstanding veterinary care for small animals. Their newly released 2023 Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs...
Tablets for Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Cats
The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, announced approval of a new oral medication for diabetic cats called Bexacat (bexagliflozin). Until now, most diabetic...
Treatment Options for Arthritic Cats
Steve Budsberg, DVM, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, gave veterinarians a seminar on VETgirl, a...
Cat Writers’ Association Annual Awards
Each year the Cat Writers’ Association conducts a contest in which they choose the best articles published, awarding these titles Certificates of Excellence. From...