Adult Cats

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Managing arthritis in cats is difficult. The drug class that is the mainstay of treatment for both dogs and people is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). Veterinarians may prescribe NSAIDs for short-term...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Sharing your home with a cat has many upsides—hairballs are not one of them. It might come as a surprise that hairballs are not an inevitable part of a cat’s life. Yes, cats do a lot of grooming and ingest...

Erica Berman-Thacker, DVM

What Is Urinary Incontinence in Cats?Urinary incontinence is the involuntary (accidental) leakage of urine. In cats, it can be a congenital (birth defect) or acquired (occurring later in life) problem...

Michael Kearley, DVM

What Are Seasonal Allergies in Cats?Seasonal allergies are also called “atopic dermatitis,” or “atopy,” in cats and are often a result of a genetic defect in the skin barrier system, which allows more...

Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, CAWA

TNR stands for “Trap, Neuter (or Spay), and Release.” Think of it as “catch and release” in fishing, where a fish is caught but then returned to the water. But in the case of TNR, we’re talking about cats....

Hannah Hart, DVM

What is Ascites in Cats?Ascites—also known as abdominal effusion—is the buildup of fluid in the abdomen, sometimes causing the belly to visibly swell. The fluid that collects in the abdomen can be composed...