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Nasopharyngeal Polyps in Kittens and Cats
What Are Nasopharyngeal Polyps in Kittens and Cats? Nasopharyngeal (refers [...]
Aspiration Pneumonia in Kittens
What Is Aspiration Pneumonia? Aspiration pneumonia may occur in kittens [...]
Kittens and Cats: Handle with Care
The Importance of Gentle Handling Felines of all ages should [...]
Providing a Consistent Diet to Kittens and Cats
The Importance of Providing a Consistent Diet to Kittens and [...]
Tube Feeding for Kittens
What Is Tube Feeding for Kittens? Tube feeding is a [...]
Hydrocephalus in Kittens
What is Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as “water on [...]
Preemies: Helping Kittens Born Early
Kittens are born blind, deaf, unable to regulate their body [...]
Understanding the Causes and Treatment for Constipation in Kittens
Constipation is defined as the infrequent, incomplete or difficult defecation with [...]
Common Eye Problems in Kittens
Eye problems in kittens can be acquired through infection or [...]
Special Focus: Critical Care for Kittens
Special Focus:Understanding and Defeating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Special Focus: Understanding Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Special Focus: Understanding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Supporting FeLV-Positive Cats
Kitten Care Tips
Nothing to Sneeze at: Upper Respiratory Infections in Kittens
Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are very common in kittens, especially [...]
How do I love thee: The Human-Kitten Bond
Valentine’s Day typically celebrates love between humans. Images commonly associated [...]
Rub-a-Dub-Dub: To Bathe or Not to Bathe
If you’re lucky enough to foster a mom cat and [...]
Special Focus:Trap-Neuter-Return
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Ali’s Story —Make a Difference in the World
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Love Is in the Air
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Why Do Kittens…?
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- Identifying Emergency and Urgent Situations in Kittens: What to Do Until Veterinary Care Is Available October 2, 2026Some injuries or symptoms are more urgent in kittens because of their small size and developing immune systems and therefore require faster assessment and treatment than they would in adult cats. However, when in doubt, consider a situation an emergency. If you are fostering for a shelter or rescue organization, follow the emergency [...] The […]
- Increasing Neonatal Kitten Survival with Incubators May 5, 2026The 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, 2026Cats 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 […]
- Identifying Emergency and Urgent Situations in Kittens: What to Do Until Veterinary Care Is AvailableSome injuries or symptoms are more urgent in kittens because of their small size and developing immune systems and therefore require faster assessment and treatment than they would in adult cats. However, when in doubt, consider a situation an emergency. If you are fostering for a shelter or rescue organization, follow the emergency [...] The […]
- Increasing Neonatal Kitten Survival with IncubatorsThe 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 CatsCats 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 […]