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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...

Survival in Cats with High Rise Syndrome

High rise syndrome (HRS) is a term used for injuries sustained when pets fall from buildings. While retrospective studies investigating the prevalence of injuries...

What to Know About Aging in Cats

Just as in humans, as your cat ages, so does the likelihood of an age-related disease rearing its ugly head. Cats are considered seniors...