Polycystic Kidney Disease and Persian CatsPersian cats are one of the breeds known to suffer from PKD1 (polycystic kidney disease). PKD1 is an inherited disease primarily found in Persian cats, related breeds and cats with Persian ancestry. Other forms of PKD1 occur in other animals and in humans. PKD1 was occasionally reported in scientific literature as early as 1967, but … Read More
Prescription Diet Cat Foods – Real or Not?
Prescription Cat FoodIs Prescription Cat Food Real or Not? When a veterinarian says your cat needs a “prescription” diet, does that mean the food you are being asked to buy is high quality and contains healthy ingredients, or is even necessary for your cat? In my opinion, NO. In my over 40 years of experience as a breeder, coupled with … Read More
Preventing Urinary Crystals in Cats
Preventing Urinary Crystals in CatsThere is a saying among the veterinary profession “The solution to pollution is dilution” to explain how to prevent urinary crystal and stone formation in cats. Despite claims of specialized or prescription diets, time, observation, and numerous independent studies have shown that there are no magical diets for solving this problem and that water consumption is … Read More
Ringworm Treatment For Persian Cats
Ringworm and TreatmentWhat is Ringworm? Ringworm is NOT a worm, it is a fungus. Ringworm spores can travel great distances on air currents and can be brought into your home on your clothing and shoes and by your dogs and other pets. Basically, ringworm spores are everywhere in the environment; outside and inside our homes. At some time or another, anyone … Read More
Spay and Neuter Age for Cats
Spay and Neuter Age for CatsI strongly believe in the spay and neuter of all non-breeding cats (in other words — cats that are solely companions not for show or for breeding purposes). Persian cats are the most recognized of all cat breeds in the world and one of the most popular. They are the ideal companion which is just … Read More
Spay and Neuter Cat Myths
Spay and Neuter MythsIs it true that neutered or spayed cats get fat and lazy?It is true that after a cat is altered that its metabolism can change. Some cats do not require as much food to maintain a healthy weight. Americans tend to overfeed their cats which results in obese and unhealthy cats. So cut down on the kibble … Read More
Toxic Plants and Cats
Toxic Plants and Cats A list of the most common toxic plants that are poisonous to cats. Please note that lilies * If a cat ingests any part of a poisonous plant, immediately rush the cat to a veterinarian and take the plant for identification.Almond (Pits of) Aloe Vera Alocasia Amaryllis Apple (seeds) Apple Leaf Croton Apricot (Pits of) Arrowgrass … Read More
Traditional vs. Alternative Veterinary Care
Traditional vs Alternative Veterinary Care So what exactly is the difference between traditional veterinary care and alternative veterinary care? There are many different ways that we, as veterinarians, can treat our patients and the real difference between traditional and alternative care is simply the approach used to treat a specific illness or ailment. I want to give you a brief … Read More
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Tricuspid Valve DysplasiaTricuspid valve dysplasia (“TVD”) is rare in cats. That said, it is reported as the most common congenital heart disease seen in 17% of cats with congenital heart disease. The tricuspid valve is the valve that separates the top half of the right-side of the heart (the right atrium) from the bottom half (the right ventricle). This defect … Read More
Vaccines for Cats: We Need to Stop Over-Vaccinating
Vaccines for Cats: We Need to Stop Over-VaccinatingBy: Lisa A. Pierson, DVM Dr. Pierson updates her site as new information comes to light. Therefore, it is suggested that you visit her Vaccine page at catinfo.org and scroll to the bottom for the “updated” date. If it is more recent than Novemer 2016, then please read the version at catinfo.org. Dr. … Read More