Wellness
- Exercising Your Cat – Getting your cat more exercise.
- Feeding and Nutrition in Kittens – A discussion about proper feeding of kittens.
- Feeding Your Adult Cat – Proper feeding strategy for an adult cat.
- Gastrointestinal Parasites in Cats – A discussion of gastrointestinal parasites in cats.
- How to Prevent and Control Fleas on Your Cat– A discussion on how to prevent your cat from getting fleas.
- Normal Labor and Delivery in the Cat – A discussion about the birthing of kittens.
- Obesity in Cats– How to deal with a common problem in cats, obesity.
- Pregnancy in Cats – A discussion about cat pregnancy.
- The Importance of the Recheck Examination in Cats – A discussion of why it important to have the recommended recheck examinations for your cat.
Symptoms
- Abscess – A discussion about abscesses.
- Alopecia – A discussion about thinning hair / hair loss.
- Constipation in Cats – A discussion about constipation.
- Coughing– A discussion about the symptom of coughing.
- Diarrhea– A discussion about diarrhea.
- Ear Discharge – A discussion about discharge from the ears.
- Eye Discharge – A discussion about discharge from the eye(s).
- Gastroenteritis – A discussion about gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Halitosis – A discussion about bad breath.
- Hematuria – A discussion about blood in the urine.
- Lameness – A discussion about lameness.
- Lethargy – A discussion about the symptom of lethargy.
- Megacolon – A discussion about megacolon.
- Obesity – A discussion about obesity.
- Otitis Externa – A discussion about external ear infections.
- Polyuria and Polydipsia – A discussion about the symptom of urinating excessively and drinking excessively.
- Pruritis – A discussion about scratching / itching.
- Red Eye – A discussion of the symptom of red eye(s).
- Scooting – A discussion of what scooting indicates.
- Skin Lump – A discussion about skin lumps.
- Trouble Breathing – A discussion about what difficulty breathing indicates.
- Trouble Urinating– A discussion about difficulty urinating.
- Vomiting – A discussion about vomiting.
- Vomiting and Diarrhea – A discussion about vomiting and diarrhea.
Diseases
- Acute Moist Dermatitis (Hot Spots) – A discussion about acute moist dermatitis.
- Arthritis – A discussion about arthritis.
- Asthma – A discussion about asthma.
- Bite Wounds – A discussion about bite wounds.
- Chronic Kidney Failure – A discussion about chronic kidney failure.
- Corneal Ulcers – A discussion about corneal ulcers.
- Diabetes Mellitus – A discussion about diabetes mellitus.
- Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex – A discussion about the eosinophilic granuloma complex.
- Ethylene Glycol Toxicosis – A discussion about antifreeze toxicosis.
- Feline Idiopathic Cystitis – A discussion about idiopathic cystitis.
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – A discussion about the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Feline AIDS)
- Feline Infectious Peritonitis – A discussion about Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).
- Feline Leukemia Virus – A discussion about Feline Leukemia Virus.
- Feline Mast Cell Tumor – A discussion about Feline Mast Cell Tumor.
- Feline Resorptive Lesions – A discussion about Feline Resorptive Lesions.
- Flea Allergy – A discussion about flea allergy.
- Fractures (Broken Bones) – A discussion about fractures.
- Hyperthyroidism – A discussion about hyperthyroidism.
- Intestinal Parasites – A discussion about intestinal parasites.
- Lymphosarcoma/Lymphoma – A discussion about lymphosarcoma / lymphoma.
- Mammary Gland Tumors – A discussion about mammary gland tumors.
- Periodontitis – A discussion about periodontitis.
- Pneumonia – A discussion about pneumonia.
- Pyometra – A discussion about pyometra.
- Ringworm – A discussion about ringworm.
- Sarcoptic Mange – A discussion about sarcoptic mange.
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection – A discussion about upper respiratory tract infections in cats.
- Urinary Obstruction – A discussion about urinary obstructions.
- Urolithiasis – A discussion about urolithiasis.
Diagnostic Tests
- Abdominal Radiographs – A discussion about abdominal radiographs.
- Chest Radiographs – A discussion about chest radiographs.
- Ear Swab Examination – A discussion about ear swab examinations.
- Fecal Examination – A discussion about fecal examinations.
- Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS Testing – A discussion about testing for Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS.
- The Importance of the Urinalysis – A discussion about the urinalysis.
- Thyroid Testing in Cats – A discussion about thyroid testing in cats.
- Understanding Bloodwork: The Biochemical Profile – A discussion about the biochemical profile.
- Understanding Bloodwork: The Complete Blood Count – A discussion about the complete blood count (CBC).
Cat Procedures
- Declawing – A discussion about declawing.
- Dental Prophylaxis – A discussion about dental prophylaxis.
- Perineal Urethostomy in Cats – A discussion about perineal urethostomy in cats.
- What is Gastrointestinal Resection & Anastomosis – A discussion about the surgical procedure, gastrointestinal resection and anastomosis.
- What is a Biopsy in Cats – A discussion about biopsies.
- What is a Castration (Neuter) in a Cat – A discussion about castration (neutering).
- What is a Cystotomy in Cats – A discussion about cystotomies.
- What is an Ovariohysterectomy (Spay) in Cats – A discussion about ovariohysterectomy (spay).
- What is Anesthesia in Cats – A discussion about anesthesia in cats.
How to Give Your Cat Medication
- How to Apply Ear Medication to Your Cat – How to apply ear medication to your cat.
- How to Apply Eye Medication to Your Cat – How to apply eye medication to your cat.
- How to Apply Topical Medication to Your Cat – How to apply topical medication to your cat.
- How to Give Injectable Medication to Your Cat – How to give injectable medications to your cat.
- How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids to Your Cat – How to give subcutaneous fluids to your cat.
- How to Give Your Cat a Pill – How to give a pill to a cat.
- How to Give Your Cat Liquid Medicine – How to give liquid medication to your cat.
Behavior Problems
- Furniture Scratching – Tips on how to control furniture scratching.
- How to Keep Your Cat Off Tables and Counters – Tips on controlling the behavioral problem of jumping onto tables and counters.
- Introduction to Feline Aggression – A brief discussion about feline aggressive behavior.
- Litter Box Training Your Cat – Tips on getting your cat to use the litter box.
- The Alpha Cat Syndrome – How to deal with a dominant cat.
- Thwarting the Alarm Clock Cat – How to control the cat that awakens the house early in the morning.
Microchipping
Microchipping – A detailed discussion about microchips, the various types, how they work and their implantation.
Pet Travel
- 10 Things You Should Do Before You Board Your Cat – Some preparatory steps for your cat before boarding.
- Kenneling Your Cat – A discussion about putting your cat in a boarding facility.
- Pet Sitter Instructions for Your Cat – A form so you can leave detailed instructions for the pet sitter of your cat.
- Should You Board Your Cat? – A discussion about whether or not you should board your cat.
- Traveling with Your Pet – A detailed discussion excerpted from an AVMA handout.
- Traveling with Your Pet – A detailed discussion excerpted from an AVMA handout.
Common Cat Questions
- How to Brush Your Cat’s Teeth – A discussion about proper home dental care.
- How to Tell If Your Cat is Ill – Recognizing illness in cats.
- Kitten or Adult : Which is Right for You? – Discussion on how to decide to choose an adult cat or a kitten.
- Pros and Cons of Spaying and Neutering in Cats – A discussion of both sides of the argument about spaying and neutering cats.
- Should You Breed Your Cat – Discussion about breeding your cat.
- Trimming Your Cat’s Toenails – How to trim the toenails of your cat.
- When Your Senior Cat Needs to See a Veterinarian – A discussion about senior care for your cat.
Grief
- Euthanasia in Cats – A discussion about euthanasia in cats.
- Explaining Pet Loss to Kids : Six Dos and Don’ts – How to deal with kids and pet loss.
- Grief in Dogs and Cats – A discussion of grief over the loss of a pet.
- Pet Loss – Another discussion pertaining to pet loss.
- When to Consider Euthanasia in Cats – A discussion of when to make the decision to euthanize.