Liz Bales, DVM, presents compelling information beyond the food dish for cats. The fundamental message is that whether they are wet, dry or raw food eaters, cats should not be served. Cats are hunters and their natural prey instinct needs to be considered when determining how to feed them. Source: Cat Talk, June 2016, page 18. (link unavailable) Cat’s bodies are designed to … [Read more...]
Improved environments stop cats from eating non-food items
Pica or wool-sucking is common in oriental cat breeds. Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University shares an experience with a pica cat and discusses the disorder. Source: Cat Talk, March 2012. These days, wool-sucking/pica is regarded as a form of feline compulsive disorder and, as such, has … [Read more...]
Feline FIP tops concerns
A 2015 survey of cat owners indicated Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) as the most urgent disease of concern, followed by heart disease and chronic kidney disease. Definitive diagnostics and treatments remain elusive, although great strides have been made in viral genetics and pathobiology. Veterinary teams, sales representatives and marketers will appreciate the perspective … [Read more...]
Senior cats: diabetes, kidneys and hyperthyroidism
Veterinary professionals have written three articles directed toward show cat owners in Cat Talk. This publication is dedicated to the needs of owners of more than 2 million pedigreed cats. Each issue offers profiles, perspectives and treatment options to educate the owners of aging cats. Source: Cat Talk, page 24. This "Senior Cat" issue looks at the issues that older cats … [Read more...]