Tuesday 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 [...]
Good to Go: Choosing a Litter Box
For as long as there have been cats, they have [...]
Choosing Litter: Listen to Your Cat
Mom cats lick their kittens’ genital areas to stimulate kittens [...]
Eat, Drink, Clean: Selecting Food and Water Bowls
Kittens can begin transitioning from nursing to food at about [...]
Holiday Tips: Keeping Kittens Safe
Everything is a toy to kittens, who can be injured [...]
No, ifs, ands, or butts: how to choose a thermometer
Have you ever wondered what makes one thermometer better than [...]
Starting Off On the Right Paw: How to Examine a Kitten
All kittens should receive a baseline exam to access their [...]
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 […]