Feline - General Veterinary Health Information
Information about feline health -- nutrition, diseases and conditions, reproduction, parasites and more. Learn how to keep your cat healthy and happy and how to prepare for veterinary emergencies. Please see All Disease & Parasite FAQs for additional articles on a variety of topics.
The Franny Syufy household of cats starts a weight management program
Cats Guide Franny Syufy Joins Oliver and starts her cats on a a weight management program. This is a joint project to inform and encourage other pet lovers, especially cat owners, on how to keep their pets fit and trim.
Cats Guide Franny Syufy Joins Oliver and starts her cats on a a weight management program. This is a joint project to inform and encourage other pet lovers, especially cat owners, on how to keep their pets fit and trim.
Quick Tip - Shopping For Cat Litter
This tip is a simple but important one. If your cat "accepts" the litter substrate that you are currently using, it is wise to continue using that type/brand every time to avoid potential litter box avoidance problems.
This tip is a simple but important one. If your cat "accepts" the litter substrate that you are currently using, it is wise to continue using that type/brand every time to avoid potential litter box avoidance problems.
Book review
Excellent comprehensive book on everything "cats"; useful for everyone from first time cat owners and to experienced feline afficionados. This book details the history and interesting facts about cats. The health care and behavior information is presented in an easy-to-understand format, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in cats.
Excellent comprehensive book on everything "cats"; useful for everyone from first time cat owners and to experienced feline afficionados. This book details the history and interesting facts about cats. The health care and behavior information is presented in an easy-to-understand format, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in cats.
A to Z - Diseases and Conditions
Health information from A-Z. Also included, links to information about declawing.
Health information from A-Z. Also included, links to information about declawing.
The Viewer Viewpoint - Sacrifice For Love: An Owner's Story of FIV and Hemobartonella
Viewer Julie Nemitz writes: "I recently wrote in and asked about Hemobartonella and AIHA being the same thing. Having read this week's submissions about the rising care of vet costs, I would like to tell that story a little more fully."
Viewer Julie Nemitz writes: "I recently wrote in and asked about Hemobartonella and AIHA being the same thing. Having read this week's submissions about the rising care of vet costs, I would like to tell that story a little more fully."
VPL Introduces Duralactin® Feline Liquid For Long Term Management of Chronic Inflammation in Cats
This press release from Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) announces a new, non-steroidal supplement for cats that may aid in a variety of feline inflammatory conditions, without the undesirable side effects of cortisones. As with any treatment, please consult with your veterinarian to discuss what is most appropriate for your pet's care.
This press release from Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) announces a new, non-steroidal supplement for cats that may aid in a variety of feline inflammatory conditions, without the undesirable side effects of cortisones. As with any treatment, please consult with your veterinarian to discuss what is most appropriate for your pet's care.
Metacam Injectable Is Now Approved For Use In Cats In The USA
Press release from Merial and Boehringer-Ingelheim. Metacam injectable is now approved for use in cats in the USA. It is the first approval for a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) in the cat in the USA. This approval is for the injectable product only.
Press release from Merial and Boehringer-Ingelheim. Metacam injectable is now approved for use in cats in the USA. It is the first approval for a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) in the cat in the USA. This approval is for the injectable product only.
Cat Diseases and Conditions: Feline Health Overview - Site Map
Directory for the main feline health categories and related topics at Veterinary Medicine at About.com.
Directory for the main feline health categories and related topics at Veterinary Medicine at About.com.
Parasites
Links to information on mites, fleas, worms, and more.
Links to information on mites, fleas, worms, and more.
What Is Hepatic Lipidosis?
Hepatic Lipidosis is the medical term for Fatty Liver, seen most often in cats. Learn how this condition can occur and what cats are most at risk in this FAQ.
Hepatic Lipidosis is the medical term for Fatty Liver, seen most often in cats. Learn how this condition can occur and what cats are most at risk in this FAQ.
My cat urinated on the bathroom rug. How can I stop this behavior?
Urinating in odd places (out of litter box) could be a medical problem (infection, crystal formation), a behavioral problem, or a combination of both. The goal of this FAQ is to help identify and differentiate feline urinary medical and behavioral issues.
Urinating in odd places (out of litter box) could be a medical problem (infection, crystal formation), a behavioral problem, or a combination of both. The goal of this FAQ is to help identify and differentiate feline urinary medical and behavioral issues.