Best Eye Drops for Cat Eye Infection
Does your cat have a little eye goop? Or a full-blown infection with sneezing and crusty eye discharge? It’s important to know when eye drops are appropriate and the best eye drops to use. In...
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Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is an allergic response to flea bites that causes some cats to have more severe skin problems than are usually seen with fleas. It occurs when a cat is allergic to specific...
Is Your Kitten Sneezing? Here Are 5 Possible Causes
The excitement of having a new kitten can also come with anxiety and many questions. Is a kitten sneezing normal or a problem that needs to be addressed? Sneezing can be normal for any cat,...
How to Implement a Rotation Diet for Cats
Food and mealtimes can truly be the key to a cat’s heart. Many of us prefer variety in our diets and it's common to wonder if our cats might also benefit from a regular change...
Cat Paw Injury: What to Know and What to Do
Cats are fast, nimble, and agile when they want to be. Being light on their feet means their paws are necessary to provide cushion and support. Any injury to a cat’s paw can cause discomfort...
What is a Biopsy and When Might Your Cat Need it?
A biopsy is a sample of cells or tissues from the body that is collected and evaluated to understand a disease process. Biopsies are conducted for both humans and pets, including cats. If your veterinarian...
The Annual Cat Wellness Exam: What Happens, What to Expect, and What it Costs
Have you made annual doctor appointments for your whole family yet? Don’t forget to schedule your cats too! Your cat should see their vet annually for a wellness examination—and senior cats should be seen at...
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Cognitive dysfunction syndrome in cats is a common disorder seen in aging cats. Cats with cognitive dysfunction syndrome might show signs of confusion, disorientation, and undesirable behavior changes, but these symptoms can also have medical...
Bartonella in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Fleas are infamous for passing diseases to their animal hosts. They can even pass dangerous bacteria, such as Bartonella, onto unsuspecting cats. Bartonella is the name for several similar bacteria that can infect cats and...
Terramycin for Cats: Overview, Dosage, & Side Effects
Terramycin is the brand name for an eye ointment medication containing two antibiotics: oxytetracycline and polymyxin B. It's generally used in cats to treat a variety of bacterial eye problems, including conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers....