This week brings another news story about a big cat testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. A tiger from the Bronx Zoo was confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive by the USDA National Veterinary Services […]
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Coronavirus: Cats & COVID-19
There are two new cat-specific updates this week as the global COVID-19 pandemic continues. We encourage you to read the previous coronavirus blogs and check back here often as we […]
Coronavirus: The Cat In Belgium
You may have heard about a cat in Belgium “infected” with COVID-19 showing digestive and respiratory signs. This cat’s vomit and feces tested PCR positive for SARS-CoV-2. The cat lived […]
Coronavirus Update 3
Please read the previous coronavirus blogs from the past few weeks for additional information. We have been discussing the 2 quarantined dogs in China where 1 dog tested “weak positive” […]
Coronavirus Update 2
Please read the coronavirus blog from last week for basic information. Last week we discussed the fact that a dog tested “weak positive” for coronavirus last month. The same dog […]
Coronavirus
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about coronavirus and the health implications for cats. Currently, this is a human health issue. There is no indication that cats can become […]
Hairballs
Hairballs are never normal. Ah hem, I’ll repeat…Hairballs are never normal! When we look at feral cat populations, the incidence of vomiting up a hairball is very uncommon. Yes, it […]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Pet Food Labels Part 2
As discussed last month, a pet food label is a legal document rather than giving you useful information about your cat’s diet. Check out the previous Blog: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: […]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Pet Food Labels Part 1
The information on your cat food label is misleading and does not give you an adequate representation of the quality of the food you just purchased. You cannot (and should […]
23 & MEow
Genetic testing has become all the rage in humans, and now pets. Unfortunately, very little is known about cat genetics. At this moment in time, it is difficult to know […]
CBD Oil Update
The question continues to be asked, “Can I use CBD oil in my cat?” The answer is the same. We don’t know yet. Unfortunately, we are living in a CBD-can-cure-everything […]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Raw Diets
Most supposed benefits of raw diets have not been supported by scientific research. Typically, raw diet benefits are promoted by individuals on the internet that do not have a background […]