Credit: Zoetis, Melody R. Conklin Most people are familiar with dandruff, but did you know that cats can have dandruff too? Dandruff is not just the same as dry skin — it’s important to understand the difference and what dandruff can mean for your cat. What is Cat Dandruff? Cat dandruff is the white flakes on your cat’s coat (they’re clumps of dead skin […]
Credit: Zoetis, Dr. Melody R. Conklin Have you ever sprinted up a flight of stairs and been unable to catch your breath when you reached the top? Or have you been hugged so tight that it felt like the air was squeezed out of your body? That feeling of tightness and being unable to breathe is similar to what your cat feels if they […]
Credit: Zoetis Melody R. Conklin, VMD, MBA An important aspect of your cat’s overall health is their weight. Most cat owners worry about negative health impacts on their overweight cats, but unexplained weight loss (whether gradual or rapid) is just as concerning. Unexpected weight loss can be an indicator of underlying medical issues — and contrary to what you may have heard, weight loss is not to […]
Credit: Zoetis Karen Stasiak, MSN, DVM, MSc(CMID) Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is an infectious disease of cats that suppresses their immune system, making them susceptible to infections. Because it can be easily spread from one cat to another, it’s one of the most common infectious feline diseases, affecting 3.1% of all cats in the United States. It’s a disease that can go undetected for quite […]
It is that time of the year. Animals are shedding everywhere! Dogs naturally lose old or damaged hair by shedding. Although shedding is a normal process for dogs, the amount and frequency of hair that is shed often depends upon their health and breed type. It can also depend on the season-many dogs develop thick coats in the winter that are then shed in the spring. Dogs who are […]
By: Frank Addessi Our pets are many things — companions, protectors, and servants. They are warm and fuzzy. They bring smiles to our faces and joy to our hearts. Our pets are good for our emotional well-being as well as our physical health. Our pets are members of the family that are woven into many of our fondest childhood memories and the memories of families. […]
By Sandy Eckstein Although cancer isn’t as common in cats as it is in dogs, it still affects a number of our feline friends. Cats have a tendency to mask illnesses, it can be harder to detect. This often leads to later diagnoses and more difficult and costly treatments. So we talked to Dave Ruslander, a veterinary oncologist and past president of the Veterinary Cancer Society, […]
By David F. Kramer Few diagnoses in the veterinary world bring more pain to a dog owner than one simple word: cancer. The mind instantly goes to the perceived harshness of chemotherapy, surgery or radiation treatments, the likelihood of remission, and the possibility of losing the battle altogether. And while conditions such as kidney and heart disease can be more difficult to treat and have a […]
