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
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...