Do cats cough? Cats do cough, but not as often as other animals. Retching or gagging is often confused with a cough in cats. A cough is...

The cornea is the clear, shiny membrane that makes up the surface of the eyeball. It is much like a clear window. To understand a corneal...

What is constipation? Constipation can be defined as an abnormal accumulation of feces resulting in difficult bowel movements. This may...

What is conjunctivitis? Any medical term that ends in -itis means “inflammation of”. Conjunctivitis is defined as inflammation of the...

What is coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is an intestinal tract infection caused by a one-celled organism or protozoa called coccidia. Coccidia...

What is chin acne? Feline chin acne is a poorly understood disorder of follicular keratinization. Follicular keratinization refers to the...

The anal sacs are located on either side of the anus just under the skin at the four o’clock and eight o’clock positions. They connect to...

The easiest way to give your cat liquid medication is to mix it in with some canned food. To ensure that all of the medication is...

There are certain conditions or diseases that may require you to administer injections to your cat at home. Routine injections are...

If the medication is refrigerated, you may warm the medication by placing the bottle in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Be sure...

Make sure that you wash your hands before and after administering the medication to prevent the spread of infection. Gently clean the...

Obstructive and allergic lung diseases affect many cats and are sometimes called “asthma,” “bronchitis,” or “bronchial asthma.” ...

Bladder stones or uroliths are rock-like collections of minerals that form in the urinary bladder. They may occur as a large, single...

There are now more pet cats than dogs in the North America. Improved nutrition, prevention of infectious disease and advances in...

What is cat scratch disease and what causes it? Cat Scratch Disease or Cat Scratch Fever is a disease of humans, not of cats. However, a...

July 28, 2021 My cat seems to be afraid of people and or other animals - why might that be? There are many reasons that cats can develop...

July 21, 2021 Cats travel on planes every day. Although some unfortunate events may occur on rare occasions, these can be usually avoided...

July 14, 2021 These suggestions will enable you to provide the best health care for your dog! ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: A year between...

July 7, 2021 General Information Ferrets come in several different color schemes: The Fitch ferret is the most popular. Fitch ferrets...

June 30, 2021 Why is it important to prepare my pet for blood collection? Having your pet properly prepared before blood collection helps...