Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is a retrovirus that infects felines only (it cannot spread to people, dogs or other animals). FIV is found around the world but is not as prevalent as the…
Although adult cats may not always show signs of illness when infected with internal parasites (worms and protozoa), if your feline family member is dealing with unexplained weight loss, chronic…
Cats tend to develop abscesses in the skin or under the skin more commonly than dogs. This is because when cats fight, they introduce bacteria deeper with their sharp claws and teeth. The skin…
You may have heard that doctors advise women, considering pregnancy or who become pregnant, to get rid of their cat(s) or have their partner clean the litter box(es) for the duration of their…
Fleas are the most common external parasite seen on cats. If your cat is scratching more than normal, has hair loss around his lower back/tail area, or has tiny black dots that look like pepper in…
Antifreeze or Ethylene Glycol (EG) used in car engines is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion is considered a medical emergency. Unfortunately, animals like the taste of antifreeze and will…
Cats use their body and movement to communicate with us and each other more than their voices. They use cues all over their body to make a statement. Keep reading to learn more and become a cat body…
Like many pet owners, you may want to enjoy the outdoors with your dog or cat. In many parts of the United States, venomous snakes can pose a serious and often forgotten threat to companion animals.…
As spring and summer approach, people and pets want to get outside. With warmer temperatures, vets definitely see more animals involved in vehicular or other traumatic accidents. Some of these…
Sometimes bringing your pet to the veterinary hospital can be overwhelming. Often, you’re struggling to get your cat in a carrier, driving with a dog that is terrified to be in the car, or wrangling…
Tapeworms get their name from the way they look, which is long and flat, like scotch tape or packing tape but much much smaller. There are several different types of tapeworms and some are…
Since it’s likely that your pets don’t live in the wild, their nails probably won’t wear down naturally. Therefore, as owners, we must trim them to avoid problems with walking and moving around, as…
There are 2 main types of lice in dogs and cats - sucking lice and chewing lice. Lice tend to be species-specific, so they tend to stay on their own preferred host. There are rare reports of the dog…
Over the years, society’s view of animals has changed dramatically - from working creatures that primarily lived outdoors to family members with their own calendars of activities, beds and specialty…
Most of us have had a sunburn at some point during our lives. Unpleasant and painful, sunburn or solar dermatitis is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) sun rays when we spend too much time…
Itchy skin can be very frustrating for cats. To find relief, they engage in excessive grooming, licking, and scratching at the affected areas until there is hair loss and the skin becomes raw. When…
One of the top reasons for scabs on cats is miliary dermatitis. The scabs are usually itchy and are present on the cat’s neck, back, and tail. Take note that feline miliary dermatitis is not a…
No matter what precautions you take in safeguarding your cat’s health and well-being, skin parasites (ectoparasites) are always a constant threat. These ubiquitous creatures can wreak havoc on the…
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