Tuesday Tips
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 [...]
Kitten Vision: More Than Meets the Eye
The Anatomy of Feline Eyes To better understand the development [...]
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
In September of 2013, my world was turned upside down [...]
Love Is in the Air
It’s springtime for many of us, which means of course, it’s [...]
Why Do Kittens…?
If you’ve been lucky enough to foster a mom cat [...]
- Rectal Prolapse in Kittens September 1, 2024What 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 […]
- Fever Coat in Kittens August 4, 2024Fever coat, also known as stress coat, is a temporary condition that results in unexpected fur colors in kittens. The Causes of Fever Coat in Kittens Fever coat, although uncommon, causes the fur’s pigmentation to not develop normally in the womb, which leads to unusual coloring at birth. Possible causes of fever coat [...] The […]
- Mixing Underage Kittens June 30, 2024Limiting exposure to infectious diseases while providing opportunities for same-species interaction is critical to kitten development. However, in general, mixing should only be considered for very young, healthy kittens who are not ready for adoption. Ultimately, a case-by-case decision will be required to determine if the benefits of same-species interaction outweigh the risk [...] The […]
- Rectal Prolapse in KittensWhat 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 […]
- Fever Coat in KittensFever coat, also known as stress coat, is a temporary condition that results in unexpected fur colors in kittens. The Causes of Fever Coat in Kittens Fever coat, although uncommon, causes the fur’s pigmentation to not develop normally in the womb, which leads to unusual coloring at birth. Possible causes of fever coat [...] The […]
- Mixing Underage KittensLimiting exposure to infectious diseases while providing opportunities for same-species interaction is critical to kitten development. However, in general, mixing should only be considered for very young, healthy kittens who are not ready for adoption. Ultimately, a case-by-case decision will be required to determine if the benefits of same-species interaction outweigh the risk [...] The […]