Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): Frequently Asked Questions

Blanco, a 15 year old FIV-positive cat Is this the same virus that causes AIDS in people? No. The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus …

Ringworm infection in cats - it's not really a worm!

Ringworm WHAT KIND OF INFECTION IS IT? Ringworm lesion Generalized ringworm lesions "Ringworm" is the common name for…

Blanco: The Trials and Tribulations of a Battle-Scarred Tomcat

Blanco is a 15 year old neutered male cat. He appeared, one day, and won the hearts of a family with his rough and tumble scruffi…

When to Vaccinate, Deworm, Spay, Neuter, Blood-Type, and Microchip Your Kitten

You have just become the new proud parent of the wonderful furry creature known as "a kitten".   Let me make this perfe…

BONDED PAIRS: A San Francisco Tradition!

By Daniel Quagliozzi At the San Francisco SPCA, we believe ALL feline bonded pairs should be recognized equally, whether they are…

BREAKING NEWS: 5/20/09

Let The SF/SPCA Cat Behavior Team trim those daggers for you! Our bi-monthly Cat Claw Clipping Clinic is happening Wednesday, Ma…

It's FIV Awareness Weekend At The SF/SPCA

By Daniel Quagliozzi This weekend, The San Francisco SPCA is spotlighting three beautiful and unique cats. The one thing that the…