Feline Hyperthyroidism, overactive thyroid glands, is a common condition among cats, particularly those eight years old or older. The number of cases of hyperthyroidism in cats has been on the rise over the last few years and the exact cause is...
Bobcat fever, also called cytauxzoonosis, is a serious and often fatal disease in cats. It is called bobcat fever because bobcats are considered the natural reservoir for the disease. It affects all members of the cat family, yet is limited to...
Dog and cat constipation can be a minor discomfort or severe enough to be potentially life threatening. Your pet will be uncomfortable and won’t feel well.
One of the most difficult things for a loving pet parent is deciding when it’s time to let them go and deal with the death of a pet. In some cases, it’s obvious, maybe you have a sick cat whose kidneys have completely stopped working....
This is a quick guide to help you decide if you've got a pet emergency situation on your hands. If YOU think it’s urgent, go to a veterinarian immediately!
November 14-20 is the annual Get Smart About Antibiotics week, endorsed by the Center for Disease Control. During this time, the CDC brings fourth the issue of antimicrobial/antibiotic resistance and ways to help combat the ever-growing...
Screwworms are flesh-eating flies (and unique maggots) that haven't been seen in Florida in over 30 years, but unfortunately, have come back with a vengeance. They were a problem back in the 1950's and 60's but were eradicated by the government...
The University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is currently seeking participants for a clinical trial concerning the use of stem cells to treat cats with chronic gingivostomatitis.
According to UC Davis, Feline Chronic...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, also called cat AIDS, feline AIDS, and FIV in cats, is one of the three most common and serious cat viruses. Many people still confuse FIV and Feline Leukemia by thinking they are the same disease or believe they...