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Ask a Vet: Is Wet Food or Dry Food Better for Cats?
— Canned food and kibble seem like wholly different things, but their only difference is water content.
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A Vet's Perspective: How to Trim Your Cat's Claws, and Why You Should
— Nail trimming benefits cats, their owners, and the houses where cats live. Here's how to do it right.
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Ask a Vet: Should Medical Schools Be Using Cats for Training?
— In addition to ethical concerns, it's doubtful that medical students gain any worthwhile experience practicing on cats.
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Ask a Vet: Is It Safe For Cats to Share in Thanksgiving Feasts?
— Most Thanksgiving foods are okay in moderation, but it's the extras in some foods -- and excessive consumption -- that cause cats problems.
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Sewing Thread: A Little-Known Menace to Cats
— Thread looks innocuous enough, but sadly, it poses a grave danger to the cat who swallows it.
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Ask a Vet: Should You Bring Your Kids to Your Cat's Vet Visit?
— The quick answer? It depends on the behavior of the children and how attentive the parents are.
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Ask a Vet: Why Are Cats Anesthetized for Routine Dental Work?
— It might appear to be bureaucratic or just plain greedy -- but it really makes the best sense.
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FIP Is a Dreaded and Poorly Understood Disease in Cats
— Feline infectious peritonitis is difficult to diagnose, even harder to treat, and almost always fatal.
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Can Vets' Offices Be More Cat-Friendly?
— Don't be shy about asking your vet what steps he takes to make the office cat-friendly. Your vet should want to be cat-friendly -- that is the very first step.
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Ask a Vet: How Can You Tell How Old a Cat or Kitten Is?
— Cats age at different rates based on lifestyle and genetics, but there are still ways to determine age.
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Is Feline Obesity a Growing Plague? And Just How Dangerous Is It?
— Obesity is a common and serious health problem in cats; here are some of its causes and effects.
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Tips From a Vet: How to Keep Your New Kitten Healthy
— A little cat is a big responsibility, so follow these steps for a good start on a long life.
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Ask a Vet: Let's Talk About the Latest on Injection-Site Sarcomas in Cats
— These high-grade, life-threatening cancers occur at sites of vaccine injections. Here's what you need to know.
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Heartworm Disease in Cats: More Common and Serious Than You Think
— Heartworms are typically associated with dogs, but infestation in cats might be as high as 16 percent.
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Outrageous: Retired Vet Endorses Cat-Declawing -- and a Cheap, Barbaric Method at That
— I rebut a popular writer's article that exemplifies much of what is wrong with veterinary medicine.
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Which Human Foods Are Safe for Cats? Which Are Not Safe?
— Meat? Milk? Grapes? Ice cream? Here are some popular foods, and whether they're okay for cats.
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In Veterinary Medicine, Cats Lag Behind Dogs, and I'm Sick of It
— Cats have long gotten less attention and money than dogs, but fortunately, attitudes are changing.
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Let's Talk About Poop! When Is Diarrhea in Cats a Concern?
— If it's a single incident, don't worry. But a habitual problem can signal something seriously wrong.
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Why Do Seemingly Healthy Old Cats Suddenly Get Sick and Die?
— Chronic diseases in senior cats build slowly, but often we miss the early warning signs.
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Can a Blade of Grass Kill a Cat?
— If it's not removed, one blade of grass in the back of the throat can be a major health concern.
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What to Do Before You Get to the Vet in 11 Cat Emergency Situations
— Some health crises need immediate veterinary attention, but your attention is also crucial.
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11 Cat Emergencies That Need Immediate Veterinary Attention
— Although some emergencies come on suddenly and are anything but subtle, it is true that many others start with vague symptoms
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Why Dental Disease Is the Most Common Problem Cats Face
— Dental disease occurs, simply, because animals don't brush their teeth.
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What Are Titers? Can They Show What Vaccinations a Cat Needs?
— Some say antibody titers can determine whether a cat needs certain vaccines. What's the truth?
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Is It EVER Okay to Let a Cat Go Outdoors?
— The risks are high and come from many sources. Let's weigh those against some of the strongest reasons people let their cats go outside.
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Do Prescription Cat Food Diets Really Work?
— Is it important for cats' health to stay on them? Such diets exist for kidney disease, diabetes, intestinal problems, and urinary problems.
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What Is "Fading Kitten Syndrome" and Why Do So Many Foster Kittens Die from It?
— Various conditions and diseases can trigger it. There are things you can do to prevent it.
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6 Household Items You Should NOT Have If You Have Cats
— Indoors cats are much safer than outdoor cats, but plenty of health risks still exist in the home.
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Why Do Vets Take Cats "Into the Back"? What Happens There?
— Cats may be taken to "the back" for the safety of the cat, the vet, or the owner -- and vets might get sued if they don't!
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Cat Vaccinations: 8 Things to Consider
— Although there is no simple answer when it comes to vaccines and their frequency, there are some guiding principles that can be used.
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