When the Cat Becomes Thirstier Than Usual
Have you noticed your cat lapping up water more often, perhaps with more gusto than usual? Has it been going on a bit? Get...
For That Last Good-Bye
More and more people are opting for euthanasia at home. It could cost about $100 more than at the veterinarian’s office, but it allows...
When the Dandruff Won’t Quit
Your cat regularly grooms herself, and you brush her, too, but no matter what, her coat always has a fair amount of dandruff.
It’s...
Getting at the Reason For Your Cat’s Twitching
Does your cat twitch here and there? If he has been doing it his whole life but has always checked out fine on his...
Sedation for dental work rather than anesthesia?
Q: Is it possible to do dental work on a cat’s teeth without full anesthesia, using a sedative gas mask or other means of...
Have You Been Palpating Your Cat?
Your veterinarian will palpate (feel) your cat’s body during her wellness exams to check for lumps and bumps that shouldn’t be there. But you...
New Promise for Cats with Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline Infectious Peritonitis, or FIP, is caused by a coronavirus, although not the one that brings on Covid-19. The virus takes up residence in...
Learning How Cats Move Can Help Lead to Treatment for Human Spinal Cord Injuries
Until now, mice have been used to research how the neurology of the spinal cord affects movement and allows animals to keep their balance....
Acupuncture for Cats: It’s Catching On
Arthritis, nausea, chemotherapy side effects…these are just some of the types of pain cats experience that can be quelled with acupuncture treatment. One veterinarian...
Using 3D Modeling to Heal Cats
Perhaps you’ve seen television footage of surgeons talking about preparing for the separation of conjoined twins by practicing the operation on 3D models that...
Want to Avoid Disease Transmitted by Wildlife? Keep Your Cat Indoors
It’s understandable that some cat owners want to let their feline go outdoors to enjoy life as a cat rather than keep the animal...
Some Cats Can Now Take a Pill for Diabetes Instead of Insulin Shots
Last month we explained that sometimes cats with diabetes can stop having insulin shots twice a day if they go into remission, perhaps with...
