Flea Control Products How can I safely use flea control products for my pets? Fleas can be a major problem for pet owners. … Read More
Feline Acne My cat has developed raised black spots on his chin. What are these? He began with just one spot about … Read More
The skin on my cat’s tail twitches and she digs and bites at it. What can I do? Your first step is taking her to your veterinarian for a checkup. She may have parasites on her skin, or … Read More
Vaccinating Your Pet I have four cats and two dogs. Until recently, I have had them vaccinated regularly. Please let me know what … Read More
What can I do about my cat that vomits regularly? Cats, as you’re witnessing, have a much more sensitive vomiting reflex than we do, so it isn’t unusual for cats … Read More
Our cat constantly sheds. Is there something wrong with him? Hair shedding is considered a sign of health in the cat – sick cats don’t shed. Although the excessive hair … Read More
Can dogs and cats see colors? Dogs and cats have rods and cones in their retinas but in a different proportion than in the human retina. … Read More
Can cats get parvovirus or is it only a canine virus? Canine parvovirus will not infect cats. Cats have their own parvovirus, which is commonly known as feline distemper. Feline distemper … Read More
What is asthma in cats? Feline asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease. Cats get the same airway spasms or smooth muscle contractions that lead … Read More
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is simply inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye (the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the … Read More