3 Risks to Protect Your Cat From This Spring
Fleas & ticks begin to thrive at 45 degrees Flea eggs that have laid dormant over the winter months hatch once the weather gets warm. Unfortunately, these eggs grow into biting adult fleas and cause many health risks like skin infections, intestinal parasites and other diseases. Don’t let your cat suffer from flea bites and […]
3 Steps to a Healthier Cat in the New Year
Make it a healthy New Year Adding a few affordable products to your pet care routine can mean the difference between a year of pain and health problems or a year of comfort and happiness for your cat. Top 3 keys to a happier, healthier year: Flea & tick prevention Heartworm prevention Urinary health protection […]
How to Give Your Cat Eye Medication
Tips on applying eye medication to cats Using treats When you need your cat to accept medication in his or her eyes, prepare to offer a treat that is overwhelmingly special. The treat need not be big, but it must smell and taste delicious. Consider using shaved ham, sardines, shrimp, or a potato chip. Preparation […]
Aging Cat Behavioral Changes
What type of behavioral changes can my aging pet develop? Pets with behavior changes as a result of aging often wander about confused. Pets that were independent may become clingy. Some pets snap when you try to pet them. Pets appear uninterested in food, their environments, and in themselves. They’re restless at night. They lose […]
Grooming Basics For Your New Cat or Kitten
Cats are avid self-groomers, spending up to 25% of their waking hours using their rough tongue to groom every part of their body. Even so, your cat will need help with their hygiene to stay clean and healthy. Brushing Your Cat Most cats have a double-layered coat that consists of a smooth, water-resistant top coat […]
Hair Loss Treatment for Cats
Specific treatments for hair loss in pets will depend on the underlying cause. When encountering a patient with hair loss, veterinarians will take careful notes of the breed/age of the pet, as well as ask historical information from the pet owner. For pets less than one year old, or pets that have been adopted from […]
What Causes Bladder Stones in Cats?
Oversaturation of the urine with urine crystals is the biggest factor in bladder stone formation in dogs and cats. This oversaturation may be caused by increased excretion of crystals by the kidney, increased water reabsorption by the kidneys, and changes in the urine PH leading to crystal formation. Other factors in stone formation include genetics, […]
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is an excess of the thyroid hormone, thyroxin. Thyroxin determines how quickly your pet burns fuel and makes energy. Because every cell in the body burns fuel, every cell is affected by hyperthyroid disease, but the first sign we often notice is how thin the pet is despite having a ravenous […]
Treatment for Feline Asthma
Treatment options for feline asthma Asthma is cats has been most commonly treated with corticosteroids, either long acting injections (known as depomedrol) or oral prednisolone tablets. While these drugs often bring dramatic relief, there are many potential long term complications of repetitive steroid use, including secondary infections, weight gain and diabetes. Other medications that may […]
Feline Leukemia Treatment
Treatment options for feline leukemia Some cats with leukemia are seriously ill and die quickly, but many live for several years after being diagnosed. Death is usually caused by a secondary infection because these cats are not able to fight off bacteria and viruses. Since there is no specific treatment for leukemia in cats, cats […]
Corneal Ulcers in Cats
What is a corneal ulcer or irritation? Corneal ulcer or irritation in pets, also called keratitis, occurs when cells covering the clear outer surface of the eye, the cornea, are irritated or become infected. Wind, dust particles, your pet’s own hair, bacteria and viruses can irritate the cornea. A corneal ulcer, also called ulcerative keratitis, […]
What Is the Best Diet for Cats With Kidney Disease?
The best diet depends on the stage of kidney disease present as one specific kidney diet does not fit all stages of kidney disease. For early stages of disease, prescription kidney diets may be too restricted and possibly lead to protein malnourishment and muscle loss. However, with advancing kidney failure, certain dietary modifications have been […]
Weight Loss Causes in Cats
Unhealthy weight loss in dogs and cats A significant and sudden decrease in weight accompanied by weakness is considered an unhealthy weight loss in your pet. Being slightly thin is actually a benefit for your pet, as thin pets tend to live longer than overweight pets, but unhealthy weight loss that happens quickly is a […]
Does My Cat Need Heartworm Prevention?
The answer to the question, “Does my pet need heartworm prevention?” is simple, but with complex reasons behind it. Your pet needs to be protected from deadly heartworms 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 12 months a year. Recommended heartworm prevention medications The American Heartworm Society affirms that cases of heartworm disease have […]
Hyperthyroidism Treatment in Cat
Hyperthyroidism treatment options There are 3 approaches to hyperthyroidism in cats: medication, surgery, and radiation. Hyperthyroidism treatment: Pet medications The prescription hyperthyroid medication Methimazole (brand name, Tapazole) is a tablet given daily. Methimazole can be specially formulated as liquid or as a transdermal gel that can be rubbed onto the ears. While it is generally […]