Kittens

Jennifer Coates, DVM

What Is Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats?Hepatic lipidosis is a common cause of liver failure in cats. Any cat can develop the condition, but it is most commonly seen in middle-aged cats who are (or were) overweight...

Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, CAWA

“Adventure cat” is not a new cat breed—rather, the term encompasses a new attitude toward cat parenthood. An adventure cat is a feline who, rather than stay indoors snoozing, joins their pet parents outside...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Hematuria, or bloody urination, can be terrifying when you are uncertain what caused it in your cat. Bright red blood can be seen in the urine of cats for multiple reasons, ranging from bacterial infection...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Cats are curious creatures and can sometimes develop odd inclinations to what they eat based on texture and taste. This can lead to ingestion of interesting items that we humans would not consider edible,...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

What Are Kidney Infections in Cats?The kidneys are two organs in a cat’s abdomen. They filter toxins from the body and excrete these toxins via urination. They also work to direct electrolyte and protein...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

It might be alarming to come across a purplish spot on your cat’s skin, especially if you weren’t even aware they had been injured. Read on to find out how to identify a bruise on your cat, what causes...