Author Archives: Dr. Tammy Powell

About Dr. Tammy Powell

Dr. Tammy Powell is a small animal veterinarian who earned her degree from the University of Georgia in 2010. After that, she spent several years practicing in Florida, followed by two years overseas in the United Arab Emirates. Passionate about both animals and writing, Dr. Tammy then transitioned from clinical practice to freelance writing on pet and veterinary topics. She also writes about animals in a fictional format and is working on a children’s book about cats with superpowers. Dr. Tammy lives in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona with her husband, two stepchildren, and a beautiful rescued Himalayan cat named Luna. You can learn more about Tammy at PetCopywriter.com or TamaraSpellAuthor.com.

Pink Eye in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

by Dr. Tammy Powell Jan 11, 2021

Pink eye is another word for conjunctivitis, or inflammation of the thin, moist tissue that lines the eyes and inner eyelids. Many different things can cause pink eye in cats,… Read more »

Anorexia in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

by Dr. Tammy Powell Updated Jan 11, 2021

Anorexia means a loss of appetite and decreased food intake due to the loss of appetite. Rather than being a medical condition in and of itself, anorexia in cats is… Read more »

Anemia In Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

by Dr. Tammy Powell Updated Dec 6, 2020

Anemia is the term for a decrease in the body’s circulating red blood cells (RBCs). Depending how low the RBC count goes, this may cause anything from mild symptoms to… Read more »

High Blood Pressure In Cats (Hypertension): Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

by Dr. Tammy Powell Dec 6, 2020 2 Comments

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is an important health concern in older cats. High blood pressure in cats usually occurs secondary to an underlying disease, such as kidney disease or… Read more »