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Increasing Neonatal Kitten Survival with Incubators May 5, 2026
The importance of providing environmental warmth for neonatal kittens cannot be overstated. The results of a 2025 study conducted by the University of Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (see Resource Section) suggested that housing kittens in warm conditions (90°F/32°C) and either 50% or 60% humidity optimized weight gain and survival, as well as [...] The […]
Understanding and Managing Allergies to Kittens and Cats January 12, 2026
Cats groom themselves two to five hours or 30-50% a day. Normal grooming keeps their hair clean, cools them, and relieves stress by releasing endorphins and providing comfort. Allogrooming (grooming among members of the same species) builds social bonds by creating a common group scent. Allogrooming often indicates hierarchy with higher-ranking cats grooming [...] The […]
Rectal Prolapse in Kittens September 1, 2024
What Is Rectal Prolapse in Kittens? Rectal prolapse, which may develop when kittens repeatedly strain to defecate or urinate, occurs as two main types, which involve both the rectum and the anus, the last parts of the digestive tract through which feces pass. Incomplete/intermittent prolapse occurs when some of the inner rectal tissue [...] The […]