Kitten Characteristics
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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 [...]
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 (Part 1)
In part 1 of this 2-part series, we discuss what [...]
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
Looking for Intestinal Parasites: Fecal Exams
Intestinal parasites can be wormlike (roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms) or one-celled [...]
Ringing IN the New Year: Wiping OUT Ringworm
Ringworm is the most common infectious skin disease in cats [...]
In One End, Out the Other: Understanding Kitten Poop
Poop, poo, stool, feces and bowel movement are some of [...]
Special Focus:Trap-Neuter-Return
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Cat Overpopulation, Welfare and Health: The Importance of Early Spaying and Neutering
The American Association of Feline Practitioners defines early spaying and [...]
Messy and Dangerous: Kitten Diarrhea
Watery feces, or diarrhea, has many potential causes and is [...]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]