Non-surgical Methods of Feline Sterilization and Contraception

Non-surgical Methods of Feline Sterilization and Contraception Cats have long been recognized for their fertility.  Bastet, the E…

Reader Question: A Gastrointestinal Cat Query. Is it Feline Colitis; a Colon Infection?

Question: My 18 year-old cat has very foul smelling, watery diarrhea.  Occasionally there’s red blood in the diarrhea, and you ca…

Reader Question: What could the issue be if my cat is having trouble jumping up onto furniture?

Question: My female cat, Sadie is 8.5 years old and weighs about 14 pounds.  Lately, she has been having trouble jumping up on to…

Be Careful with Flurbiprofen around Cats

In mid-April, the FDA issued a warning to pet owners about the dangers of flurbiprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (N…

Feline Acromegaly

Feline Acromegaly This underdiagnosed glandular is caused by a pituitary tumor, leading to diabetes that may be difficult or imp…

Cats and the Veterinary Physical Exam - Twice a Year For Life

"Twice a Year For Life" Take your feline friends to the veterinarian for semi-annual exams.              At our cat pra…

Reader Question: What is causing my cat's chronic diarrhea?

Dear Dr. Plotnick, My 16 year-old female cat has had chronic diarrhea for 2 years now amd our vet is stumped. She has gone from 7…

Lymph Node Enlargement in the Cat

Lymph Node Enlargement in the Cat We’ve all heard of lymph nodes, but what exactly are they?  What do they do?  And why be concer…