Cats originate from desert wildcats but they now live in many countries across the world. They live in various climates and have different lifestyles, such as living indoors versus outdoors. Cats are adaptable and resilient...
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I can almost taste the delicious roast turkey, pumpkin pie, and mashed potatoes. Our feast will contain numerous savory dishes along with scrumptious desserts to tickle everyone’s fancy. With...
Cryptococcus is a fungal infection and is considered to be the most common systemic fungal disease that occurs in cats. It occurs worldwide and is caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans/Cryptococcus gattii species complex, whose...
Miliary dermatitis in cats is a pattern of skin disease, rather than a condition in itself. It’s a specific cutaneous (skin) reaction that occurs in response to multiple skin conditions such as allergies or parasites....
Cats who stop using the litter box are not being naughty or spiteful—they need your help! NEVER punish your cat in any way. You will only make your cat fearful of you and worsen the...
As cat owners, we devote so much of our time to our feline companions. We cuddle them, play with them, and make sure that they’re warm and well fed. In exchange, our cats provide us...
Pet food aisles come with far too many options. It’s hard to know what to look for and which ingredients are known to be harmful. One type of ingredient that has gotten a mixed reputation...
Nasopharyngeal polyps in cats are benign (non-cancerous), inflammatory masses in the ears or throat. They usually occur in kittens under a year old—of any breed or gender. The appearance of a polyp in a cat's...
Famciclovir is a human antiviral medication, which is also used in cats for the treatment of feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1). It’s used off-label in cats and comes in tablet form. It can cause some side...
Pododermatitis in cats is known medically as feline plasma cell pododermatitis and colloquially as pillow foot. It is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the pads, making them puffy and uncomfortable to walk on....
As cat owners, finding lumps or bumps on your cat can be extremely worrying. Lumps can come in different shapes and sizes, and occur in various parts of the body. Some lumps are benign (non-cancerous),...
Tooth resorption is known by different names to vets, such as feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions or cervical lesions. Regardless of the name, tooth resorption is a common dental problem that affects 30–60% of cats. It...
