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Why Does My Cat Always Use the Litter Box Right After I've Cleaned It?
Your cat loves a clean toilet -- don't we all? Catster's singing Cat Lady, Sarah Donner, explains why.
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Ask a Vet: Is There an Ideal Diet for Cats?
— The truth is that no one really knows, but I believe most commercial diets don't qualify as ideal.
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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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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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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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Ask a Vet: How Common and Contagious Is Coccidia?
— For adult cats, the worries about coccidia are a bit overblown -- it's a matter of the immune system to the rescue -- but kittens are another story.
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I've Been a Vet 14 Years, and My Pets Have Never Needed Dental Work -- Until Now
— A recent addition to our family -- a 14-year-old cat -- recently underwent a dental procedure, and her temperament improved remarkably.
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Ask a Vet: Should a Cat's Nose Always Be Cool and Moist?
— There is a loose correlation between cool, wet noses and good health in cats -- but a nose that's too wet can be more of a problem than a dry one.
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Ask a Vet: What's the Worst Illness You've Ever Seen a Cat Survive?
— A collapsed cat with severe urinary obstruction came in on the verge of death; the next five days were memorable, to say the least.
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Ask a Vet: What Makes Some Cats Uncoordinated and Prone to Staggering?
— It's called cerebellar hypoplasia -- and fortunately, most affected cats can live full, happy lives.
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Feline Pancreatitis: A Mysterious and Challenging Condition
— The pancreas is one of the most important organs in a cat's body -- here's what happens when it becomes inflamed.
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Why the Line "Your Cat Died Under Anesthesia" Might Not Always Be True
— Sometimes owners request vets to perform "secret euthanasias" to keep the decision from family members; I wonder how common this is?
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Ask a Vet: Why Do Cats Get Sick So Often with Pet Sitters?
— A pet sitter came to the vet's office with a cat who had a potentially fatal condition. Was it the sitter's fault?
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Ask a Vet: How Much Water Should a Cat Drink?
— Cats should always have access to fresh water, and most vets agree that cats should be encouraged to drink more.
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Ask a Vet: How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
— Cat owners often ask how much their pets should be fed, but common sense is more likely than science to provide the answer.
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Ask a Vet: Why Are Some Cats Holy Terrors at the Vet's Office?
— Some people wonder why their cats get fractious, but we're surprised by cats who DON'T do this.
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Ask a Vet: Is It Safe to Apply Neosporin to a Rash on a Cat?
— The temptation to self-medicate a cat is dangerous, as cats may suffer toxic effects from many medications that are safe for humans.
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Ask a Vet: What Should I Do if My Cat's Food Is Recalled?
— Since the massive pet food recall of 2007, the cat-owning public has been on alert. Here's what to do if you learn your cat's food has been recalled.
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Ask a Vet: Why Do Cats Cough?
— Every cat coughs some, but long-term frequent coughing can be a sign of a serious problem.
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Ask a Vet: What Do You Do When Your Cat Is Stung or Bitten?
— What are treatment options for cats who've been stung or bitten by snakes or black widow spiders? One popular remedy, shockingly, is illegal.
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Ask a Vet: When Should I Be a Good Samaritan and Rescue a Suffering Kitty?
— If you find an ailing or neglected cat, your urge to help might be strong; here's some guidance.
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Ask a Vet: Will Daylight Saving Time Make My Cat Bonkers?
— Your mornings might be hard for a few days after you "spring forward," but what about for your cat?
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Ask a Vet: Do You Ever Stop Thinking Like a Veterinarian?
— An esteemed professor said, "After today you will never simply pet an animal again." She was right.
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Why Do Cats Get Mouth Sores? And How Are They Treated?
— Eosinophilic granulomas, or rodent ulcers, are common causes of pain and facial deformation.
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Ask a Vet: How Can People With Compromised Immune Systems Live Safely With Cats?
— Here are general guidelines on staying healthy, including the first step of keeping your cat healthy.
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Ask a Vet: How Do Cats' Third Eyelids Work?
— Whether you find your cat's third eyelid unsavory or not, you should know that it's an important portion of his or her anatomy.
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Ask a Vet: What's the Latest on Lily Toxicity in Cats?
— Lilies are beautiful, common, and highly toxic to cats. Here's what we know about lily toxicity and which types are most dangerous.
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Why Do Some Cats Hang Their Heads Over Their Water Bowls?
— When a cat spends hours with her head over her water bowl, the most common culprit is kidney disease.
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Ask a Vet: Why Do Cats Urinate Outside of the Litter Box?
— There are behavioral as well as medical causes of feline house soiling; the medical condition that's most often behind it is FIC.
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Coming in 2014 to a Vet Near You: Tail Vaccinations
— Vaccine injections have been linked to aggressive sarcomas in cats, leading to horrible limb amputations. That could end soon.
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Ask a Vet: What Can Go Wrong When Grooming a Cat?
— Grooming cats is not an especially high-risk activity, but things can go south very quickly.
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