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Dr. Arnold Plotnick

Dr. Arnold Plotnick is the founder of Manhattan Cat Specialists, a feline-exclusive veterinary practice on Manhattan’s upper west side. He is also an author of The Original Cat Fancy Cat Bible. Dr. Plotnick is a frequent contributor to feline publications and websites, including his own blog, Leisure Commando. He lives in New York City with his cat Glitter.

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Allergies are one of the most common health conditions in the world. Everybody knows someone who suffers mightily during allergy season, when certain molds and pollens prevail more in the environment. Unfortunately, our feline companions experience the same kinds of allergies that we humans experience, causing them the same kind of misery. 
Allergies are one of the most common health conditions in the world. Everybody knows someone who suffers mightily during allergy season, when certain molds and pollens prevail more in the environment. Unfortunately, our feline companions experience the same kinds of allergies that we humans experience, causing them the same kind of misery. 
Diseases of the anal glands are more common in dogs, but they do occur in cats as well. Common anal gland disorders include impaction, abscesses and tumors. Here’s what an expert has to say,
Diseases of the anal glands are more common in dogs, but they do occur in cats as well. Common anal gland disorders include impaction, abscesses and tumors. Here’s what an expert has to say,
What is cognitive decline and how do you know if your cat is experiencing it? What are the symptoms and how do you treat it? Here’s what a veterinarian has to say.
What is cognitive decline and how do you know if your cat is experiencing it? What are the symptoms and how do you treat it? Here’s what a veterinarian has to say.
It’s normal for a cat’s eyes to appear moist, and a little bit of wetness on the fur around the eyes or in the corner of the eye is normal. Constant or excessive tearing, however, is not a normal finding and should definitely be investigated by a veterinarian.
It’s normal for a cat’s eyes to appear moist, and a little bit of wetness on the fur around the eyes or in the corner of the eye is normal. Constant or excessive tearing, however, is not a normal finding and should definitely be investigated by a veterinarian.

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