Medical advancements in the veterinary field tend to mirror those in the human world, albeit a few years later. One advancement that’s breaking through for our cats is stem cell therapy. This modality offers a great deal of promise, but as of now, you may have a hard time finding a veterinarian to do it. […]
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You may feel regularly hot and cold throughout the day with minor fluctuations in your body’s temperature. Your cat is no different! You may notice that they move toward a sunbeam in the morning and choose a cooler, shady spot in the afternoon. These minor changes are completely normal. What’s not normal is a drastic
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As a cat owner, you’re likely aware that it’s in your kitty’s best interest for you to stay up to date on their shots and other preventative treatments, such as heartworm and flea-and-tick medications. The problem is that it can be difficult to remember how often those things need to be given. The short answer
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Your feline friend’s round belly is often cute and endearing. While that roundness is typically the result of too many treats (which isn’t great in itself), it can also be the result of ascites, or fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Ascites is a sign of disease and often a serious one. So, if you notice
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You’ve probably heard about chlamydia, but maybe not in reference to your feline friends. In kitties, chlamydia infections often take on the form of an ocular disease, commonly affecting the eyes and sometimes the respiratory system, occasionally causing pneumonia. In fact, Chlamydia felis is the most common infectious organism found in feline conjunctivitis, otherwise known
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A common medication to go out the veterinary door is prednisone. It can be prescribed for nearly every ailment in nearly every animal (including humans!). So, while most cat owners have heard of prednisone or prednisolone, they may not have a complete understanding of these medications. So, read on to find out more about prednisone
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As a pet owner, you’re likely worried any time you see your cat bleeding. It can be a scary thing, and you aren’t always sure what to do. How do you stop it? What about the mess? What could have caused this? Nose bleeding is one of those events that may have you searching for
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Supplements are a hot topic in human health. You can find a formulation to cure seemingly anything that you think may be ailing you. As with most things in human medicine, veterinary medicine isn’t far behind, as we all want to do what is best for our furry friends. So, how do supplements relate to
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Living through a natural disaster like a hurricane takes resilience, tenacity, and planning. The powerful storms fundamentally alter landscapes and lives before moving on, leaving untold destruction and lots of cleaning up to take care of. Those who live in hurricane-prone areas are advised to have evacuation plans and disaster kits ready, and pet parents
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You may first notice bad breath, difficulty eating, or even bloody droplets in your cat’s food or water bowl. No matter how it initially crosses your radar, dental disease in felines is a big problem: It affects 50% to 90% of cats over 4 years old 1. The good news is that dental disease is
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