Hello Dr. Barchas, I have two 6-month-old kittens with coccidia. My vet prescribed a 10-day course of Albon, which I administered and kept the litter box clean. Within one week, they had the symptoms back — terrible diarrhea, and it is getting progressively worse. I have just started a second round of Albon. Should this …
Why Hasn’t My Vet Heard of the Modern Treatment for Coccidia? Read More »
I’m prone to having cold feet in every sense of the saying, but mostly in the literal one — your toes become frozen at regular intervals. To help combat this woeful condition, I rely on a rotation of fuzzy socks and insulated slippers to keep my tootsies toasty all winter long. Leopard-print and Hello Kitty-print …
The Elaine Cat Slippers from TopShop Are Cozy and Cute Read More »
If there’s any animal that’s a master of science and physics, it’s the cat. Well, besides birds, that is. For creatures without wings, cats get pretty darn close to flying, and with their sleek athleticism, they frequently seem to defy the laws of gravity. So is it really a surprise when some kittens take a …
Watch Kittens Tackle Physics with Newton’s Cradle Read More »
One summer day I was visiting with my family, enjoying the company and the intelligent and funny post-dinner conversation that graces most Kelley family get-togethers, when we started oohing and aahing over my newborn niece. I don’t know how it happened, but suddenly I found the baby’s mom looking at me with one of those …
What If Cat Moms Got the Same Respect as Baby Moms? Read More »
It’s the phenomenon that’s taken the Internet by storm. The quirky little single, “Gangnam Style,” from South Korean rapper Psy erupted into a huge sensation upon discovery of its meme potential, spawning a seemingly endless stream of parodies, recreations, and homages. It may have reached its high-water mark when Psy made a guest appearance on …
Cat Turns “Gangnam Style” Into “GangNom-Nom Style” Read More »
Your career is flourishing, and you’re moving on up. You’re relocating to the corporate office in the big city, and you’ve picked the perfect new home in the perfect location. Your new apartment looks out over a beautiful park, some cool shops are nearby, and the subway stop is just a block away. You have …
Moving to a New Place? Don’t Forget to Prepare Your Cat Read More »
