Tuesday Tips
Understanding and Defeating Fading Kitten Syndrome
Fading Kitten Syndrome (FKS), also known as failure to thrive, [...]
Saving Lives: June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
Any time of year is a good time to adopt, [...]
Living the Good Life with Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia
Feline cerebellar hypoplasia, also known as CH or wobbly kitten [...]
Cleaning and Disinfecting Foster Homes
Confining foster kittens in a room that’s easy to clean [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Dehydration: Part 3 of 4
In parts 1 and 2 of this series on Critical [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Hypoglycemia: Part 2 of 4
In part 1 of this series on Critical Care for [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Hypothermia: Part 1 of 4
Medical emergencies involving pets commonly involve trauma (hit by a [...]
The Role of Feline Coronavirus (FCoV): Part 1 of 5
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since this FIP blog series was written, advancements [...]
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
Special Focus: Trap-Neuter-Return
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- 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 […]