Feline Health
Dental disease involves a wide variety of problems including periodontal disease, genetic malocclusions, cancer, fractures, concussive trauma leading to dead teeth, endodontic disease, tooth resorption and many other maladies. There is no shortage of things that can wrong in the oral cavity. Two common conditions…
Read MoreResorbing teeth are teeth that the body is trying to destroy. They are known as resorptive lesions or kitty cavities. We do not know the cause of this painful condition. The tooth is “eaten” away, exposing the nerve-containing pulp cavity. As time progresses, the tooth…
Read MoreCats are normally fastidious creatures. Cats will bury their excrement and urine to keep their environment clean. This natural behavior makes it possible to easily train most cats to use a litterbox. Urinating outside the box can be due the problems outlined below. Urinary Tract…
Read MoreChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an irreversible loss of kidney function that occurs gradually over months or years and eventually leads to kidney failure. It is a common disease in older cats. The kidneys are organs that maintain the body’s balance of fluid…
Read More“Only brush the teeth you want to keep.” Brushing teeth is the only surefire way to keep plaque and tartar from building up on your pet’s teeth. Most pets will accept this benign procedure, especially if you make it a rewarding experience for them. Bribe…
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The question of whether a cat should be kept indoors or be allowed to roam outside is frequently asked. Some behaviorists feel quite strongly that many cat behavior problems could be eliminated if cats were let outside. The outdoors is, after all, a feline’s natural…
Read More“Winter weight”. “He is just big boned.” We’ll do more walking now that the weather is warmer.” “We don’t give any treats.” “My husband insists on giving tablescraps”. Whatever the reason, your pet is still overweight and now is the time to correct the problems…
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