Fur Mowing in Cats
What is fur-mowing? In short, the cat is licking off all his hair. Often the belly is nearly as bald as if it were shaved. Sometimes a Mohawk of normal
Nebulizer Use for Dogs and Cats
Dogs, cats, and other pets who develop lung diseases such as pneumonia, asthma, kennel cough, bronchitis, and so on can benefit from a nebulizer delivering saline, albuterol, antibiotics, or other drugs. A nebulizer is
Glomerulonephritis in Dogs and Cats
When a patient, human or non-human, is said to have kidney failure, renal insufficiency, or even chronic renal failure, what most people are talking about is a toxin build up when
Esophagostomy Tube (E-tube) Care
Many people are intimidated by the idea of feeding a pet through an artificial tube, but the fact is the esophagostomy, or E-tube, makes feeding the sickly pet easy and free
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs and Cats
What the Pancreas Normally Does The pancreas is a small light pink glandular organ nestled under the stomach and alongside the upper small intestine. There are two types of pancreatic
Declawing and Alternatives for Cats
Declawing (also known as onychiectomy) has probably become the most controversial of all the elective surgical procedures commonly performed by veterinarians. While it is normal for cats to scratch things
Desensitization and Counterconditioning to Nail Trimmers for Cats
How to help your cat get used to having their nails trimmed Overall, you want your cat to feel as comfortable, safe, and relaxed as possible when getting their nails
Dietary Therapy for Hyperthyroidism in Cats
There always seems to be the occasional cat for which the traditional therapies do not seem to be appropriate. Iodine is an essential ingredient your cat needs to make thyroid
Distemper (Panleukopenia) in Cats
Feline distemper, also known as feline panleukopenia, is a very contagious, life-threatening infectious disease of cats. It commonly swoops through a group of cats, especially kittens, leaving a trail of
Choosing the Right Litterbox for Your Cat
Cats are low-maintenance and clean, making them appealing pets. Kittens instinctively know how to relieve themselves in soft materials and bury their waste, making it easy for them to learn
