Acupuncture is a practice of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine that has been used for animals and humans for thousands of years. This type of Eastern medicine has been met with resistance by many in Western culture but is recently becoming more and more popular as a means to treat our pets. This therapy involves inserting small thin sterile acupuncture needles...
Read more
Aging cats experience a variety of health challenges. One such challenge is osteoarthritis which leads to stiff and sore joints, decreased mobility, less activity, and less time doing things that the cat would normally enjoy. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a term also known as arthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD). Osteoarthritis In Cats Osteoarthritis, or arthritis, is a chronic condition that...
Read more
If you are worried that your cat is itching and scratching or has irritated skin or an upset stomach, it is important to know that cats can suffer from allergies just like dogs and humans. Allergies in cats can be from allergens in the environment or in their food. While environmental allergies can be a nuisance to treat in cats,...
Read more
Cat lice affect very few cats in the United States. In addition to the fact that lice are uncommon external parasites, the increased use of topical preventative antiparasitic products has helped to prevent cats from getting them. However, if your cat does happen to get lice, it can be a nuisance to get rid of, obnoxious for your cat, and...
Read more
Salmonellosis is an infection with the bacterium Salmonella. It can cause sickness in any animal or human through ingestion of material (usually food or water) that has been contaminated with feces. Cats infrequently become ill unless they have a suppressed immune system but can transmit the disease. Here are a few things to know if you think your cat has...
Read more
Cancer is a scary word whether in talking about our human loved ones or our feline friends. If your cat has been diagnosed with cancer, understanding some basics about it can be helpful in knowing what to do and what to expect as you navigate this difficult medical diagnosis. What Is Cancer? Cancer is the excessive growth of abnormal cells...
Read more
A cat with little or no energy compared to their usual behavior is a lethargic cat. There are many different causes of lethargy in cats and while sometimes lethargy can signal a behavioral issue, most of the time this is your cat’s way of telling you they are sick. What Is Lethargy? Lethargy is an absence or lack of energy...
Read more
A sneezing cat is typically not considered an emergency or serious problem unless it happens frequently or is associated with abnormal discharge such as blood. Seeing a cat sneezing blood can be a very scary experience. While a little blood can be harmless, seeing blood consistently or frequently can indicate a concerning issue and should be considered an emergency situation....
Read more