Stress Increases Tear Production in Cats
Cats are easily stressed, especially at the veterinary clinic. A study by researchers in Brazil decided to determine the impact of acute stress on...
End-of-Life Decisions
Palliative care, hospice, and euthanasia are things most of us will someday face with our beloved cats. It’s wise to understand the differences among...
You Found a Litter of Kittens
You have probably heard of “kitten season,” which is the six months when kittens seem to fall from the sky. OK, that is a...
The Blocked Cat
These are dreaded words for a veterinary clinic: “We have a blocked cat coming in.” A “blocked cat” is vet clinic jargon for a...
Tending to Tail Trauma
A cat with an injured tail is often in pain, frustrated, and needs help. A cat’s tail is an extension of the spine and...
What Causes a Mucous Plug?
Q: My 15-year-old female cat probably has feline idiopathic cystitis, which may be due to anxiety. Last summer, the vet saw what he thought...
Download The Full May 2024 Issue PDF
- Insurance Pluses and Pitfalls
- The Camuti Consultation Service
- Why Is My Cat Eating That?
- Diagnosis: Diabetes
- Could Your Cat Be Diabetic?
- Missed Meal Worries
- Cat Paw Problems
- Cat Frantically Licks Belly
Could Your Cat Be Diabetic?
The term “diabetes mellitus” roughly translates to “sweet urine” and is derived from the fact that glucose spills from the bloodstream into the urine...
Insurance Pluses and Pitfalls
It used to be that setting some money aside would cover any surprise medical bills your cat might incur. But as veterinary medical care...
2023 Top Toxins for Cats
T
he Pet Poison Help Line tracks toxin trends and, for 2023, the most common for all animals were food products (31%). Human drugs were...
The Camuti Consultation Service
We love to receive your questions at catwatcheditor@cornell.edu, and Dr. Bruce Kornreich answers as many as possible, but these responses take time. For more...
Why Is My Cat Eating That?
At some point in their lives, many cats have swallowed a non-food item by accident when playing. Intentionally seeking out strange things to eat,...