Tuesday Tips
Understanding and Treating Feline Hemotropic Mycoplasma
What Causes Feline Hemotropic Mycoplasma? Feline Hemotropic Mycoplasma (FHM), previously [...]
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 [...]
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
The Kitten Post
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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 [...]
Introducing International Cat Care
Vicky Halls As part of International Cat Care’s (ICC) [...]
- 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 […]