Blog: feline

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Aka: FLUTD

FLUTD is a term that is used to describe a cluster or urination-related symptoms that cats often display when they are having bladder issues.  Symptoms: Straining to pee (often confused with constipation) Peeing small frequent amounts Bloody pee Peeing outside the litter box Painful urination (crying when peeing, licking vulva/prepuce)…

Kitten Shots!

 So you just got a new kitten and know that you are supposed to bring the lil’ fuzz-ball to the vet for its shots.  What you may not know is exactly why, what and when he/she needs them.  Here’s some basic information to bring you ‘up-to-speed’: The WHY . ….

Oral Inflammatory Disease in Cats by Dr. Rittwage

Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage Forewarning:  There was no way to make this upbeat and interesting.  But there is lots of good information in here! Classic signs of a painful mouth are drooling, difficulty chewing hard food, preference for soft food or only licking juice off food, unwilling to drink…