Tuesday Tips
Congenital Heart Defects in Kittens
Congenital heart defects are heart defects that are present at [...]
Choosing a Professional Pet Sitter for Your Kitten
Whether you’re going away for the weekend or longer, you’ll [...]
The Purrks of Choosing a Cat Friendly Practice® for Veterinary Care
Congratulations! You’ve brought a new kitten or kittens into your [...]
Understanding, Recognizing and Treating Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome
Flat chested kitten syndrome (FCKS) is a poorly understood, often [...]
Common Endoparasites of Kittens
A parasite is an organism that lives in a host [...]
Ectoparasites in Kittens and Cats
A parasite is an organism that lives in a host [...]
Hair: The Long and Short of It (Part 3)
In part 3 of this 3-part series, we discuss grooming. [...]
Hair: The Long and Short of It (Part 2)
In part 2 of this 3-part series, we discuss hair [...]
Hair: The Long and Short of It (Part 1)
In part 1 of this 3-part series, we discuss what [...]
Special Focus: Critical Care for Kittens
Critical Care for Kittens–Hypothermia: Part 1 of 4
Medical emergencies involving pets commonly involve trauma (hit by a car, sustained [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Hypoglycemia: Part 2 of 4
In part 1 of this series on Critical Care for Kittens, we [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Dehydration: Part 3 of 4
In parts 1 and 2 of this series on Critical Care for [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Flea Anemia: Part 4 of 4
In parts 1, 2 and 3 of this series on Critical Care [...]
Feline Panleukopenia Virus (aka Distemper) in Kittens: Immediate Care May Save Lives
Sadly, kittens are at highest risk for feline panleukopenia virus (FPV). Even [...]
Special Focus: Understanding and Defeating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
The Role of Feline Coronavirus (FCoV): Part 1 of 5
Understanding and Defeating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Part 1 of [...]
The Basics of FIP: Part 2 of 5
NOTE: FIP treatment is rapidly changing. Please visit Cornell Feline [...]
The Symptoms and Diagnosis of FIP: Part 3 of 5
NOTE: FIP treatment is rapidly changing. Please visit Cornell Feline [...]
Treatment of FIP: Part 4 of 5
NOTE: FIP treatment is rapidly changing. Please visit Cornell Feline Health [...]
Control and Prevention of FIP: Part 5 of 5
NOTE: FIP treatment is rapidly changing. Please visit Cornell Feline [...]
Special Focus: Understanding Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Understanding Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): Transmission and Testing
This is part 1 of this 3-part series on FIV. [...]
Understanding Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): Prevention and Support
This is part 3 of this 3-part series on FIV. [...]
Special Focus: Understanding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Supporting FeLV-Positive Cats
Understanding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Supporting FeLV-Positive Cats: Transmission
This is part 1 of this 3-part series on FeLV. Part 2 covers symptoms and diagnosis, and part 3 covers treatment and prevention. [...]
Understanding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Supporting FeLV-Positive Cats: Symptoms and Diagnosis
This is part 2 of this 3-part series on FeLV. Part 1 covers transmission, and part 3 covers treatment and prevention. During the [...]
Understanding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Supporting FeLV-Positive Cats: Treatment and Prevention
This is part 3 of this 3-part series on FeLV. Part 1 covers transmission, and part 2 covers symptoms and diagnosis. At the [...]
Kitten Care Tips
Good Kitty: Satisfying Your Kitten’s Need to Scratch and Saving Your Furniture
Scratching is normal cat behavior. Kittens begin to retract their claws [...]
One Is the Loneliest Number: Single Kitten “Syndrome” Behaviors
Have you ever heard an animal shelter or rescue organization [...]
Nothing to Sneeze at: Upper Respiratory Infections in Kittens
Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are very common in kittens, especially [...]
Special Focus: Trap-Neuter-Return
Effectively Managing Community Cats with Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): Considerations for Moms and Kittens
Kittens have their best chance of survival with a healthy [...]
Effectively Managing Community Cats: Veterinarians Are Just What the Doctor Ordered
Veterinarians play a critical role in the wellbeing of feral [...]
Effectively Managing Community Cats: Words and Actions Matter
The term “feral” should only be used to refer to [...]
Effectively Managing Community Cats: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
TNR had its beginnings in the United Kingdom in the [...]
Effectively Managing Community Cats: Feral or Stray?
Community cats may be feral cats living outdoors who are [...]
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A Foster Mom’s Diary of a Resilient Kitten
Although most dream of warm, relaxing summer days, every kitten [...]
A Tiny Tiger’s Fight for Survival
Even as a recent graduate from an accelerated veterinary technician school, I [...]
If Emergency Strikes: Be Prepared and Keep Calm
It’s finally summer. Fun-in-the-sun time. Not so fast. Even if [...]
- Congenital Heart Defects in Kittens March 7, 2023Congenital heart defects are heart defects that are present at the time of birth. These defects can be caused by one or a combination of the following: an abnormality in the cat’s genes; environmental conditions; infection; exposure to poisonous material; medications taken during pregnancy; and poor maternal nutrition. If a kitten has more than [...] The […]
- Choosing a Professional Pet Sitter for Your Kitten February 7, 2023Whether you’re going away for the weekend or longer, you’ll enjoy your time more if you know that your kitten/s are being cared for properly. The stress to kittens of being in an unfamiliar environment, such as a boarding facility, along with the fact that their immune systems are not fully developed to [...] The […]
- The Purrks of Choosing a Cat Friendly Practice® for Veterinary Care January 3, 2023Congratulations! You’ve brought a new kitten or kittens into your home. You may think that your indoor pet is free from the risk of disease or injury, but anything can happen. In addition, felines are adept at hiding illness, and you may miss the subtle signs of sickness. There’s a lot to know [...] The […]
- Congenital Heart Defects in KittensCongenital heart defects are heart defects that are present at the time of birth. These defects can be caused by one or a combination of the following: an abnormality in the cat’s genes; environmental conditions; infection; exposure to poisonous material; medications taken during pregnancy; and poor maternal nutrition. If a kitten has more than [...] The […]
- Choosing a Professional Pet Sitter for Your KittenWhether you’re going away for the weekend or longer, you’ll enjoy your time more if you know that your kitten/s are being cared for properly. The stress to kittens of being in an unfamiliar environment, such as a boarding facility, along with the fact that their immune systems are not fully developed to [...] The […]
- The Purrks of Choosing a Cat Friendly Practice® for Veterinary CareCongratulations! You’ve brought a new kitten or kittens into your home. You may think that your indoor pet is free from the risk of disease or injury, but anything can happen. In addition, felines are adept at hiding illness, and you may miss the subtle signs of sickness. There’s a lot to know [...] The […]