Canned Food Transition for Cats Addicted to Dry Food
Cats, like children, often resist what is best for them. The two most frequent comments that I hear from people when trying to convince them to feed their cats a
Cytauxzoonosis in Cats
Cytauxzoon felis infection is highly seasonal and takes place in spring and early summer when the tick population is active. What is Cytauxzoon felis? Cytauxzoon (pronounced “sight-oz-o-un”) organisms are blood parasites that were
Cutaneous Lymphoma in Cats
Lymphoma is common in cats, but is seen in so many ways and different places that it is confusing. It can be seen in almost any organ. When it affects
Cholangitis and Cholangiohepatitis in Cats
Diseases associated with the liver, gallbladder, and/or bile duct system can be confusing for pet owners because these diseases can have really vague symptoms. It’s not always clear why they
Cerebellar Hypoplasia Cats Are Clumsy from Birth
A cat with cerebellar hypoplasia is abnormal from infancy, though it may not be clear that something is wrong until the kittens are toddling around with some coordination. The cat
Body Language of Cats
Cats use body language to communicate a variety of information and emotions to others. The primary body parts they use to convey their state of mind are their ears, tail,
Blastomycosis is a Systemic Fungal infection Affecting Dogs and Cats
Blastomycosis, caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, is a systemic fungal infection that affects dogs and cats. Blastomycosis is most common in certain geographic areas in North America, most often the Mississippi, Ohio,
Bartonella and Cat Scratch Fever
Most people know very little about this infection other than it involves a fever spread by cat scratches. In fact, it involves infection by bacteria of the genus Bartonella. There are
Blocked Cats are an Emergency
When something happens to stem the flow of a cat’s urine, trouble ensues – and fast. Urine has lots of good things in it. In many cases, they are substances
Bacterial Conjunctivitis in Cats
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, a tissue that makes up part of the eye and eyelid. In people, the conjunctiva is the white part. Conjunctivitis is common in cats
