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Head and Brain Injuries

WEBBecause cats are such small creatures, when they suffer a trauma resulting in brain injury, there are usually additional injuries—to the skull, eyes, jaw, neck, …

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The Musculoskeletal System

WEBA healthy cats uniquely stunning physical traits - its power, agility and lightning-fast responses to external stimuli - are essentially attributable to its …

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Is That Cat Angry or Frightened

WEBFear. “A frightened cat is usually crouched, has dilated pupils, and with ears flattened to his/her head,” says Dr. Perry. “In addition, a fearful cat’s feet (if the cat is …

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Diagnosis: Diabetes

WEBCatWatch, the extraordinary independent newsletter produced in collaboration with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Feline Health …

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Some Diabetics Won t Need Insulin

WEBLiving with a diabetic cat isn’t as difficult as owners initially expect, thanks to some pleasant surprises like this: About a third of cats will come to a point where they …

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Thinning-Hair Problems

WEBParasites rise to the top of any list of causes for alopecia. Fleas, chiggers, mites, and lice can cause your cat to lick or scratch, which commonly removes hair. Hair …

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Feeding Hyperthyroid Cats

WEBHyperthyroidism is a common condition in older cats. Symptoms include weight loss, muscle wasting, increased appetite, increased thirst and urination, vomiting, …

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Heart Disease in Your Cat

WEBThe first indication of a heart problem in a kitten or cat might be a murmur picked up by your veterinarian on a routine physical examination. Luckily, not all heart …

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Health-Monitoring Litter

WEBWe are always looking for the best and easiest ways to monitor cat health. And, since urinary problems are high on the list of things to watch, an “indicator” litter is …

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The Great Cat Watch for Wellness Sake!

WEBHealth; Disease; Injury; The Great Cat Watch for Wellness Sake! Learn to recognize the subtle signs of sickness.

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Dental Disease in Senior Cats

WEBBetween 50% and 90% of cats over 4 years of age have dental disease. And, just like you, bad teeth make it difficult for your cat to eat and drink and can leave …

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What You Should Know About FIP

WEBHealth; Disease; Fip; What You Should Know About FIP Rare in single cat homes, its danger increases in overcrowded feline conditions.

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Himalayan Cats May Be Most Prone to Skin Disease

WEBA team led by Cornell dermatologist William H. Miller, VMD, Medical Director of the Companion Animal Hospital at the Cornell University College of Veterinary …

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X-Rays: An Indispensable Veterinary Tool

WEBAlthough animals were used in the early 20th century to test the diagnostic potency of X-rays, the first-generation radiologists involved in those experiments could …

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Feeding the Cat with Cancer

WEBAdjusting the Diet. In some cases, the physical nature and location of the tumor cause the cat to become anorexic, while in others the tumor affects the cat’s …

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Whiskers and Food Bowls

WEBYour cat’s whiskers are a sensitive part of her anatomy. Also called vibrissae, whiskers are touch-sensitive hairs that grow in a couple of locations around …

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Managing Rival Cats

WEBJust like people, not all cats like each other. Maybe your cat is not thrilled about the latest feline addition to the family, or two long-time housemates are no longer …

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IBD: A Challenging Diagnosis

WEBInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is caused by an abnormal influx of inflammatory cells into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These cells thicken the walls of the …

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