Too Few Cats Go for Veterinary Visits
Despite the fact that there are more pet cats in the United States than pet dogs, cats are much less likely than their canine...
Considering Acupuncture and Chiropractic
Q. Is there a place for acupuncture and or/chiropractic in treating my cat’s pain?
Penni Rosenberg
Barrington, Illinois
A. Dear Ms. Rosenberg,
There may very well be a...
Cat Eyes, and How to Protect Them
Is there a fair amount of discharge coming from your cat’s eyes? A lot of crusty gunk in the corners? Are his eyes watering...
Cat Coughing? Take Notice
Has your cat been coughing a lot? Get her to the doctor. It’s not a nothing sign.
Many cats cough occasionally, and that’s okay. Coughing...
Getting to the Bottom of Your Pet’s Sensitive Tummy
"She has a sensitive stomach” is a common refrain heard by veterinarians. People want to know why their otherwise healthy cat vomits or has...
Signs of the Most Common Hormonal Disease to Strike Cats in Middle and Old...
There’s a disease that may fool you into thinking your cat is healthier than ever. Called feline hyperthyroidism, it often results in weight loss...
Pets Reduce Stress in Households with Children Who Have Autism Spectrum Disorder
Because parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) report feeling more stressed and overwhelmed than parents of children with typical development, it’s logical...
Diseases That “Jump” from Cats to People
Information has been changing very fast when it comes to the spread of COVID-19, but as of this writing, there have been no reported...
Boning Up On Cat Anatomy
While just about every single person on earth has 206 bones, most cats have 244 — almost 20 percent more. The extra skeletal components...
Fires and Feline Heart Health
Cats who suffer burns and smoke inhalation in fires end up with significant heart problems, according to research conducted at the University of California’s...
Yes, Cats Cause Allergies. Many Cats Also Suffer From Them.
Twice as many people are allergic to cats as to dogs, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. With pet cats...
Cats and Down Syndrome
Google “cats and Down syndrome” and loads of entries will come up: “cats with Down syndrome for sale,” “cats with Down syndrome for adoption,”...
