In part 1 of this series on Critical Care for Kittens, we discussed hypothermia. Another danger to kittens is hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia, low blood sugar (glucose), can occur when kittens don’t get enough food per meal or have been without food for several hours, Glucose is the body’s fuel, and kittens need it regularly since […]
Medical emergencies involving pets commonly involve trauma (hit by a car, sustained in a fall), poisoning, heat stroke, choking and seizures. When it comes to kittens, especially orphaned neonates, common emergencies are hypothermia (low body temperature), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), dehydration and anemia.
Hypothermia is a major cause of neonatal kitten death. Adult cats shiver […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since this FIP blog series was written, advancements have been made in FIP treatment, including the legal availability of oral formulations of GS-441524 in the United States. Please visit Cornell Feline Health Center, University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, EveryCat Health Foundation and
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since this FIP blog series was written, advancements have been made in FIP treatment, including the legal availability of oral formulations of GS-441524 in the United States. Please visit Cornell Feline Health Center, University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, EveryCat Health Foundation and
In September of 2013, my world was turned upside down in a way that few could even comprehend. During these months, which turned into years of waiting for solutions and resolution, I experienced chronic anxiety and depression that people before the pandemic could not understand, appreciate, or frankly tolerate. I was isolated, lonely, and […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since this FIP blog series was written, advancements have been made in FIP treatment, including the legal availability of oral formulations of GS-441524 in the United States. Please visit Cornell Feline Health Center, University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, EveryCat Health Foundation and
It’s springtime for many of us, which means of course, it’s kitten season again.
As adorable, lovable, and sweet as tiny kittens are, there are too many. Kitten season is in full swing in the U.S., and shelters and rescues will be overwhelmed with homeless kittens from March through October because cats who are not spayed […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since this FIP blog series was written, advancements have been made in FIP treatment, including the legal availability of oral formulations of GS-441524 in the United States. Please visit Cornell Feline Health Center, University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, EveryCat Health Foundation and
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since this FIP blog series was written, advancements have been made in FIP treatment, including the legal availability of oral formulations of GS-441524 in the United States. Please visit Cornell Feline Health Center, University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, EveryCat Health Foundation and
Everyone, including kittens and cats, wants to be treated with respect. The dictionary defines respect as feeling admiration for someone and acknowledging their desires and viewpoints by putting yourself in their shoes or paws. Respect involves observing, listening and recognizing another’s needs and boundaries.
Although we think of cats as predators, it’s important to remember […]
