Cat Paw Injury: What to Know and What to Do
Cats are fast, nimble, and agile when they want to be. Being light on their feet means their paws are necessary to provide cushion and support. Any injury to a cat’s paw can cause discomfort...
Cats are fast, nimble, and agile when they want to be. Being light on their feet means their paws are necessary to provide cushion and support. Any injury to a cat’s paw can cause discomfort...
Our cats are very special. They shape our lives and make us whole, and once we share our home with a cat, our lives are never the same again. Cats have the ability to understand...
Nasal discharge is such a common symptom in cats that it is likely your cat will suffer from it at some point in their life. The good news is that most causes of runny noses...
A biopsy is a sample of cells or tissues from the body that is collected and evaluated to understand a disease process. Biopsies are conducted for both humans and pets, including cats. If your veterinarian...
With all the funky aromas that come with sharing your home with cats, it's no wonder that many cat owners turn to air fresheners. They work by releasing a pleasant smell that masks the less...
Your cat may have their own list of ingredients they turn their little nose up at. But as a feline nutritionist, my standards for food quality are a little more rigorous. The worst cat food...
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...
Sebaceous cysts are benign (non-cancerous) masses that can form on your cat’s skin, commonly on the torso and upper legs. The cysts look like raised lumps on the surface of the skin, and if they...
Throughout your cat’s life, they may need surgery, hospitalization, specialized procedures, or costly medications. And that’s on top of their regular checkups. Veterinary medicine has made incredible advancements in recent decades. Thankfully, this means you...
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....