Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Kidney disease is one of the most common causes of illness and death in cats, with almost 80% of cats over 15 years experiencing some form of renal insufficien…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

If you have seen someone have an asthma attack or experience them yourself, you know how scary they can be. The feeling of desperately needing air but being un…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Most cats are not big fans of visiting the vet, so you can imagine how unimpressed they will be when they have to go twice in one week! But that can sometimes…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Cats are in touch with their wild side. You’ll see examples in their behavior, which may seem inappropriate in the home setting, but served them well at a diff…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Testing for parasites and deworming are important aspects of pet care, especially in puppies and kittens. There is a relatively high likelihood that any dog or…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

If you know anything about caring for cats, you’ll know that toileting habits are a particularly important aspect of feline husbandry. Cats will use their urin…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Injection-site sarcomas, also called feline injection-site sarcomas (FISS), are cancerous skin tumors that can develop in cats after they have received an inje…

By Genevieve Dugal

The word “sleep” is almost synonymous with “cat”, and when you consider that our domesticated feline companions spend half of their time sleeping, it’s easy to…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

We all want to provide our cats with the best possible care, and for many of us, that means following the most modern and up-to-date information and technology…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

It is widely accepted that neutering (spaying or castration) is part of being a responsible feline parent. Aside from stopping urine spraying, monthly caterwau…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski