Tuesday Tips
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 [...]
Weaning Kittens: From the Milk Bar to the Buffet (Part 2)
In part 2 of this 2-part series, we discuss different [...]
Celebrating Mini Panthers: National Black Cat Day
Many of us love black cats 365 days a year. [...]
Weaning Kittens: From the Milk Bar to the Buffet
In part 1 of this 2-part series, we discuss what [...]
Understanding, Preventing and Treating Refeeding Syndrome: Part 2
This is part 2 of a 2-article series on refeeding [...]
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 [...]
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 Feral Community Cats with Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): Considerations for Moms and Kittens
Kittens have their best chance of survival with a healthy [...]
Effectively Managing Feral Community Cats: Veterinarians Are Just What the Doctor Ordered
Veterinarians play a critical role in the wellbeing of feral [...]
Effectively Managing Feral Community Cats: Words and Actions Matter
The term “feral” should only be used to refer to [...]
Effectively Managing Feral 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 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 [...]
Lifesaving News
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) can occur at any age, but 80% [...]