As the temperatures hover at sweltering, it’s time for the inevitable discussion about those nasty, blood-sucking bugs that just love to feed off of our cats and dogs…that’s right, fleas. Fleas are not only annoying, but they can also cause a whole host of problems for your pets: Skin Irritation The most common problem associated […]
When your cat starts acting out of the ordinary, it’s easy to get worried. After all, they can’t tell us what’s wrong! Is it a minor issue that will resolve itself, or is it something more serious that requires emergency veterinary attention? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of cat symptoms that you
Most feline infectious diseases affect only cats (and most human infectious diseases affect only humans) but as a cat parent, you should be aware that some diseases can be transmitted between cats and people. These are called zoonotic diseases. Ringworm Although the name suggests it, ringworm isn’t caused by a worm at all! It’s actually a fungal infection that
If you have just received the news that your cat has hyperthyroidism, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Feline Hyperthyroidism is a condition that affects cats and is caused by an overactive thyroid gland. This results in the cat having an increased metabolism, which can cause a wide variety
If you share your heart and home with cats with arthritis, you know the heartbreak of watching them hurt, but not being able to provide much relief. Finally, there’s help! The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug aimed at managing pain and treating osteoarthritis in cats. It’s also the first approved
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the country, a lot of cat parents are wondering if they should be concerned about spreading the virus to their feline friends, or vice-versa. Read on to find out if your cat can catch Omicron. In the early days of the pandemic, we were told by
Whilst it is natural to assume your furry friend won’t need vaccinations if it lives exclusively indoors, this is not the case. Although it is true that indoor cats are less likely to be exposed to viruses and parasites, there are still several ways that they can contract illnesses. Why does my indoor cat need
If you’re a pet parent or love someone who is, then here’s some news you need to hear… if you want your pets to live long and healthy lives. Because the sad truth is… The rate of cancer in pets is exploding. Just 50 years ago, 1 in 100 dogs got cancer. Today it is
The dog flu, or canine influenza H3N2 began as a 2015 outbreak in the Chicago area but has recently been making headlines again as new cases have sprung up all over the United States. But why are we talking about dog flu on a website about cats? Well, because a report by the Shelter Medicine Program
You may recall a study that went viral a few years ago that said sharing your home with cats quite literally could make you crazy. (We didn’t actually publish this because we thought it was rubbish.) The study, by Dr. E. Fuller Torrey, President of the Stanley Medical Research Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, implied that the parasite Toxoplasma
