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Feline Interstitial Cystitis: What Cat Owners Should Know About Urinary Tract Issues
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, December 14, 2016In my practice, I see feline patients every week that present with vague urinary abnormalities: everything from bloody urine to straining in the litterbox to inappropriate elimination. Cat… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Pet... Make a Mess When She Eats?
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, September 2, 2016Dogs and cats are typically considered neat eaters. Unlike many other small mammals and some birds, for example, our canine and feline house pets tend toward the tidy. Unfortunately, however,… Full Article ›
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10 Most Overlooked Aches and Pains in Cats
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, June 21, 2016If you’ve ever awoken to the soft pitter-patter of paws on your face, thrilled to the grace of a glorious sofa-to-loveseat leap or felt the telltale squish of a hairball beneath your bare… Full Article ›
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Li Hua
August 28, 2015This attractive cat has a wide, diamond-shaped head and large, almond-shaped eyes of green (preferred), yellow or brown. He’s sturdy with a strong body, big paws and muscular… Full Article ›
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Why Play Is Important for Your Cat
August 6, 2015The regal cat seems to be a creature of leisure — she certainly doesn’t run around the yard with wild abandon like her canine counterparts. Many cats are quite content to sit on a windowsill all day… Full Article ›
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Pet-Proofing Your House: Dangers You May Have Overlooked
July 17, 2015Watching over a typical toddler — who will pick up and eat anything in front of him — can be a daunting task. Now imagine that same toddler with four legs, boundless energy and the ability to… Full Article ›
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What Life Is Like With a Cat Who Isn't Fixed
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, July 13, 2015Have you ever heard the yowling of a female cat in heat or the screams of two males fighting over a female? Believe me, heavy metal bands got nothin’ on them. Neither noise is anything you want to… Full Article ›
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Conversations With My Cat: Signs Your Pet Is Hiding Illness
By Dr. Andy Roark DVM, MS, May 5, 2015Veterinarians love cats, but there's one thing about them that drives us nuts: It's the fact that they typically hide signs of illness. Rather than making it clear that they don't feel well, they… Full Article ›
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Javanese
May 1, 2015The Javanese is basically a semi-longhaired version of the Colorpoint, which is a version of the Siamese. What that means is that a number of cat breeds have been… Full Article ›
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Why Pets' Nutrition Needs Change With Age
April 9, 2015For people and pets alike, nutrition and good (or not so good) health go hand in hand. Human and veterinary medical professionals have studied the health-nutrition link for more than 40 years, and… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat… Get Constipated?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, March 23, 2015It’s an awkward subject for anyone, but constipation can be especially uncomfortable for your cat. There are the frequent trips to the litterbox; the painful straining to defecate, often… Full Article ›
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Dental Trouble in Pets: What to Watch For and How to Prevent It
February 27, 2015“Dogs and cats do not have self-cleaning teeth,” Dr. Bernadine Cruz of Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in Laguna Woods, California, says. “If their teeth are not taken care of properly, a large… Full Article ›