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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 […]

Ticks

I haven’t thought about ticks much in the past and rarely had I seen them on cats. Over the past year, that has changed.  • 2018 brought Pennsylvania a new, […]

Grain Free & Other Marketing Trends

Cat owners have a strong emotional interest in what they feed their cat because they are in control. Unfortunately, the pet food industry has taken advantage of this emotion with […]

Diagnostic Tests: FeLV/FIV

Two particularly serious infectious diseases we are worried about in cats are feline leukemia virus (FeLV) & feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). These viruses infect approximately 2-3% of cats. These retrovirusus […]

VACCINES: The Basics

Vaccines are not as straight forward as you think. A vaccine is a biological substance used to stimulate a cat’s immune system to provide future protection against a disease.  It […]

Lilies Kill Cats

It’s that time of year again when Easter hazards, from a cat’s perspective, make their way into the home.  The most dangerous hazard is the lily.  Day lilies (Hemerocallis) & […]

CBD Oil for Cats?

Let’s talk cannabis. There’s a lot of talk about CBD these days.  The exact usage and medical benefits at this time are unclear.  In the human field, there have been […]