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...
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...