Infectious Respiratory/Ocular Disease
Infectious upper respiratory diseases (IURD), caused by a variety of viral and bacterial pathogens, are a major problem in kittens, especially those housed in...
Mammary Gland Growth
Q:At my 13-year-old cat’s recent yearly checkup, a new mammary growth was found. The veterinarian said it is producing milk and will continue to...
New “Scale” for Feline Aging
Christine Charvet, PhD, a comparative neuroscientist at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is studying aging changes in brains, using comparative models of a...
Download the Full January 2025 Issue PDF
- How to Collect a Urine Sample
- Updated Fluid Therapy Guidelines From AAHA
- Mammary Gland Infections
- Glucocorticoids Are Invaluable Medications
- How to Trim Your Cat’s Claws
- Kitty Litter Choices
- Cat Resists Grooming
How to Collect a Urine Sample
If your cat has been showing signs of a urinary issue, such as urinating where she shouldn’t, bloody urine, or bad-smelling urine, your veterinarian...
Updated Fluid Therapy Guidelines From AAHA
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is well known for its excellent guidelines on various aspects of veterinary care for small animals. The latest...
Mammary Gland Infections
Mastitis is an inflammation and/or infection of the mammary glands that usually occurs due to an injury.
“I have rarely seen a lactating queen develop...
Glucocorticoids Are Invaluable Medications
Glucocorticoids, or “steroids,” are commonly used to treat disease in cats, and they can improve—and even save—your cat’s life. While they are an important...
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...
Download The Full December 2024 Issue PDF
- 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...