Vaccination Anxiety Overblown
Lethargy, temporary loss of appetite, fever. Here and there a cat will suffer one of these adverse reactions to a vaccination. And once in...
What’s a Veterinary Technician?
Imagine if someone who didn’t go to nursing school could pass her or himself off as a nurse, work in a hospital or doctor’s...
Removing a Nasal Polyp
Here and there a cat will develop an upper respiratory illness that makes it hard to breathe and can also cause wheezing, teary eyes,...
Is Your Cat Suffering from Oligoanalgesia?
Were you aware that in people, inadequate treatment of pain following procedures like C-sections and chest surgeries can pave the way for chronic pain...
Dear Doctor: What a seizure looks like
Q. My cat had an episode the other day where his body kind of tensed up and then relaxed a number of times in...
Cytology Versus Biopsy
You notice a lump on your cat’s flank, and the vet says she wants to examine it with cytology but may have to proceed...
New Arthritis Drug Approved Exclusively for Cats
You have probably heard of monoclonal antibodies as drugs that help fight COVID-19. Now, a monoclonal antibody developed strictly for relieving arthritis pain in...
Correcting Misconceptions About Allergy Testing in Cats
People often wonder which is better for diagnosing allergies in a cat: skin prick tests or blood tests. The answer: neither one.
For one...
Having Your Cat Tested for COVID
With reports of pets becoming sick from COVID-19, you might very well wonder whether it is appropriate for your cat to be tested for...
Breathing Problems for Cats with Flat Noses
Does your cat have noisy breathing, snoring, and difficulty sleeping? There’s a reasonable chance it’s a Persian, Himalayan, or Burmese, or at least a...
The Clinical Exam You Can Give Yourself
Your cat’s veterinary exams occur only once or twice a year. But you can give your pet physical exams at home to see if...
Is Your Cat Becoming Frail?
Frailty is a syndrome, according to the American Academy of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). It means a cat has a diminished functional reserve that leads...
