How to Trim Your Cat’s Claws
Whether you have an older cat whose claws are overgrown or are trying to save your furniture, claw trims are something you will likely...
Kitty Litter Choices
There are criteria to consider in choosing your cat’s litter, starting with what she wants. Sometimes your desires match—but not always.
Litter can soak up...
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- Should a Cat Eat Raw Meat?
- A Legacy of International Feline Education
- Warm Food Is Natural for the Feline Palate
- Do Dental Products Work?
- Your Guide to Ear Polyps
- Pyometra: A Reason to Spay
- 2024 Annual Index
- Suspected Urinary Problems
Should a Cat Eat Raw Meat?
Of course, cats can eat raw meat. After all, a freshly caught mouse is raw. But eating fresh prey and being served raw meat...
Rabies Reminder
In October, the state of Kansas issued alerts that two outdoor cats were found to have rabies. And they weren’t the first cats found...
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...
Warm Food Is Natural for the Feline Palate
Studies have shown that, especially for senior cats, warming up food can increase palatability and consumption. Cats naturally use their excellent sense of smell...
Do Dental Products Work?
Keeping your cat’s gums and teeth healthy involves regular brushing (preferably daily) and veterinarian-recommended dental cleanings. Brushing can be challenging, and dental cleaning involves...
Your Guide to Ear Polyps
If you have a young cat who suffers from chronic ear infections or recurrent upper respiratory symptoms, it might be time to look for...
Pyometra: A Reason to Spay
The term “pyometra” means pus-filled uterus. Occasionally, the pressure from the infection is so intense that the uterus ruptures, spewing pus into the abdomen....
Suspected Urinary Problems
Q: I have three male cats, and my 4 -year male cat, who is otherwise healthy and weighs 15 pounds, has difficulty urinating. I...
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- Dental Disease Can Be Serious
- Feline Taste Testers Help Researchers
- Pet Adoptions Are Down in Many Areas
- Can My Cat Eat Dog Food?
- Flea and Tick Control Is Easy
- PE: Malformed Sternum
- Our Kitten Has Conjunctivitis