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When Cats Grieve

Of course cats grieve, but a new study from Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., may help you identify the signs more quickly. The researchers...

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...

Can My Cat Eat Dog Food? Dog food is fine as a snack, but...

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could feed our dogs and cats the same primary diet? Unfortunately, these species have different nutritional requirements. “Dog food...

Dental Disease Can Be Serious

We get it. Dental cleanings are expensive. It can be tempting to put off treatment for broken or diseased teeth if your cat is...

Flea and Tick Control Is Easy

Flea and tick control has improved by leaps and bounds over the past two decades. Gone are the dreaded weekly fights of baths or...

PE: Malformed Sternum

Take a deep breath and feel how much your chest expands to allow your lungs to fully inflate inside. Now imagine trying to take...

Our Kitten Has Conjunctivitis

Q: Our 5-month-old domestic shorthair calico has been struggling with conjunctivitis for the past few months. She has been on two courses of antibiotics, and...

Download The Full October 2024 Issue PDF

  • Heartworm Isn’t Just for Dogs
  • The Many Perks of Feeding Pumpkin
  • Signs Your Cat May Be Sick
  • Pancreatitis in Cats
  • A Big Belly May Mean Ascites
  • Flakes That Aren’t Snow?
  • Does Clumping Kitty Litter Pose a Risk to Cats?

Heartworm Isn’t Just for Dogs

While heartworm disease is largely considered a canine problem, cats are susceptible to this parasite as well. The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) estimates...

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...

5 Signs Your Cat May Be Sick

Sometimes you know something is wrong with your cat. For example, if your male cat is spending tons of time in the litterbox, straining...