Fleas—they’re a common but unwelcome parasite that can negatively impact your cat’s health. To better control fleas, it’s helpful to understand a little about their life cycle, the symptoms of flea...
Cat Swollen Lip Q & A Q: Sassafras, my indoor cat, developed a fat upper lip this week. Her veterinarian diagnosed a rodent ulcer and prescribed a steroid. What causes rodent ulcers? Could Sassy...
Each year in the United States, 232,000 household pets are accidentally poisoned. While not all toxic exposures are fatal, this figure highlights a persistent threat to pet health...
If you are welcoming a litter of newborn kittens into your home, you might feel elated—but also a little overwhelmed. After all, taking care of a mother cat and her kittens comes with a great deal...
Cat Gender FAQ Q:I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine their age and genders? They average two pounds and are eating dry kitten food. A:Most...
Q:Koosh, my 13-year-old cat, has chronic kidney disease. His veterinarian prescribed a canned renal diet, fish oil and weekly subcutaneous fluids, all of which have been keeping him...
Grass Is Good For Cats If you’re like many cat owners, you may have noticed your feline munching on grass blades in the yard. No, your pet is not going vegan—per se. But is it a cause for...
These days our cats are almost like another set of kids, but unlike children, the foods that are good for us aren’t always best for felines. To help you make more informed choices about the foods...
Administering Liquid Medicine It’s nerve-racking when your furry friend falls ill, whether it be an infection or inflammation, and nursing them back to health shouldn’t add to the stress. When the...
How To Talk To Your Vet Q:I recently took my cat, Whiskers, to the veterinarian for a medical problem. The vet examined him and prescribed medication, but he didn’t explain much. Whiskers is fine...
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