Feline Lower Urinary Tract DiseaseThere are a variety of names that have been used to describe Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) in recent years. FLUTD is now most commonly called “Feline Idiopathic Cystitis” or “FIC”. “Cystitis” is a general term used to describe inflammation of the bladder. “Idiopathic” means the cause is unknown. FIC affects the cat’s bladder and … Read More
Feline Leukemia FeLV and FIV Feline Aids Testing
FeLV and FIV Testing© Adobe Stock image Recently I have heard from another breeder that several of their kittens or cats had tested positive for FeLV/FIV using a “SNAP” test. As it turned out after re-testing all of the kittens and cats, the results were “false-positives” the result of a batch of faulty tests. SNAP is a test that … Read More
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
Feline Upper Respiratory InfectionFeline upper respiratory infection is a condition that affects a cat’s sinuses, throat, and nose. It can be caused by a variety of different bacteria and viruses and is similar to the common cold in humans. However, cats do not “catch colds”. Viruses and bacteria associated with upper respiratory infection (“URI”) are contagious and can infect healthy … Read More
Finding A New Veterinarian
Finding a VeterinarianOnce you have found a breeder you are going to get your new Persian kitten from it is time to choose a new veterinarian. It is not only important to have spent time researching responsible breeders, but also researching who will be responsible for providing your new kitty with medical care. How do you find a veterinarian? What … Read More
FIP or Feline Infectious Peritonitis
FIPFeline Infectious Peritonitis commonly referred to as “FIP” is: a disease that is infectious but not contagious; has a 100% death rate; has no real diagnostic test to confirm FIP; and there is no effective treatment. IMPORTANT UPDATE: There is now a cure for FIP, but it is not yet legalize by the United States FDA. The medication has been … Read More
First Aid for Cats
First Aid For CatsBeing a cat owner is a lot like being a parent. When our human children get sick or hurt oftentimes we treat them at home with medications and other items we have on hand. The same can be said about treating our feline children. Nowadays there are 24-hour care veterinarian hospitals and emergency clinics almost everywhere. However, … Read More
First Vet Visit
First Veterinarian VisitBlue 8-Week Old Persian Kitten The day you bring home your kitten is likely to be your kitten’s first big life adventure. How you introduce him to his new home, family, and veterinarian can set the tone for the rest of his life. Here are a few tips to help your new kitten adjust to its new veterinarian, … Read More
Five Cat Health Issues that Owners Overlook
Five Overlooked Cat Health IssuesMany people feel cats are low-maintenance pets and are perfect for owners that have a busy lifestyle and do not have time to care for a dog. Many cat owners mistakenly believe cats are great at fending for themselves, but in reality it is just that cats are very good at hiding signs of illness. Because … Read More
Five Common Causes for Your Cat Urinating Outside the Litter Box
Five Common Causes of Your Cat Not Using the Litter Box Have you ever had this happen? You’re a happy cat owner, your kitty is using the box just fine, but one day…you come home and find a giant urine spot in the living room…the bathroom…heaven forbid – on your bed! What happened? What went wrong? It isn’t normal for … Read More
Five People Foods to Never Feed Your Cat
By: Dr. Sarah of Life’s Abundance This month’s episode of Pet Talk with Dr. Sarah is just for felines. Turns out, that myth about finicky appetites doesn’t mean they won’t consume things that can damage their little bodies. You may think you know what human foods a cat should and should not eat, but we guarantee that some of these will … Read More