Vet Notes : cats
This section contains information on some of the most common medical problems and issues of dogs and cats. This information is designed to assist pet owners in better understanding their pets' health problems and issues.
- Pet Dental Health Month
- February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Celebrate this year's "Pets Need Dental Care, Too" campaign by taking your pets for a … More »
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Pet Wellness Month is just around the corner - what are you going to do to celebrate? Why not take your special kitty into the veterinarian … More »
- Hyperthyroidism - Another potential cause?
- The incidence of hyperthyroidism in cats has steadily been on the rise. Cats with an overactive thyroid will lose weight while eating much more … More »
- Itchy Ears
- It is important to pay close attention if your cat or kitten starts scratching at his ears. An occasional scratch is not of any particular concern, … More »
- Cats can get Heartworms Too
- We don't hear a lot about heartworm disease in cats, but it is certainly something we should be concerned about. Mosquitoes transmit the microscopic … More »
- What in the World is a Zoonosis?
- It's important! A zoonosis is a disease that can be transmitted from an animal to a human.
One well known example is rabies. Rabies … More » - Kidney Failure
- With the recently announced recall on many different pet foods, there is information about kidney failure circulating in the media. It is important … More »
- Topical Treatment for Hyperthyroidism
- Cats can be notoriously difficult to treat with oral medications. They are quite adept at spitting pills back out and slobbering and foaming when … More »
- Spay Day USA
- February 27, 2007 has been declared Spay Day USA 2007 by the Humane Society of the United States. This campaign, which began in 1995, claims that … More »
- Purring Cats
- A cat's purr is a truly amazing sound. What's most amazing to me is how incredibly loud my little cat can purr when she receives wanted attention. … More »
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Veterinary Technical Services Department