Dr. Liz Guise, Veterinarian 
A concerned client called the clinic about her cat one day because he had scabs on his chin. I told her there are various reasons for scabs on a cat, and she should bring the kitty in for an exam. In this article, I’ll explain the top reasons your cat can develop chin scabs and … Read more
One day I had a call from a concerned client. She was stroking her cat’s neck and felt a lump. To soothe her anxiety, I explained that there are various causes of lumps and bumps on cats’ necks and many are easy to treat. I suggested she bring her kitty in for an examination to … Read more
After our wedding, I moved in with my husband and his cat. Soon, the cat started spraying in the basement. Fortunately, I understood the behavior was a signal that his sense of security was disrupted, so we knew how to deal with his inappropriate urination. In this article, we’ll look at various reasons your male … Read more
I had a call from a client one day asking why their cat was only using the litter box to poop but peeing in other places around the house. I explained that the inappropriate activity could have an underlying medical or behavioral cause and recommended an examination. In this article, we’ll look at various reasons … Read more
A client called me on day to ask me why her cat was peeing anywhere but the litterbox. I explained there could be a medical reason her fastidious feline was avoiding the box. After asking questions to determine the history behind the undesirable behavior, I suggested the owner bring her cat in for an exam. … Read more
In practice, new cat owners occasionally called me to express concern when they noticed black gunk around their furbaby’s eyes or nose. I would explain that cats may have normal discharge from their eyes and nose for various reasons, but sometimes the discharge indicates an underlying condition. In this article, we’ll discuss the reasons cats … Read more
When your cat’s health is deteriorating rapidly, making the decision to euthanize can be difficult and heartbreaking. Unfortunately, concerns about the cost of euthanasia may add to your stress. While prices vary from city to city or between clinics and shelters, having a general idea of what to expect can help you to prepare.  In … Read more
Cancer of any kind can be extremely debilitating for a cat. When your precious kitty has cancer, one of the hardest decisions you’ll make is when to euthanize her. How will you know it’s time to humanely end your cat’s suffering? In this article, we’ll provide a list of questions for you to consider if … Read more
One of the hardest decisions any pet parent can make is choosing when it’s time to humanely end your cat’s life. It’s very difficult to say goodbye to furry family members, but you don’t want to prolong pain and suffering. Unfortunately, the cost of professional veterinary care only adds to the stress, particularly if your … Read more
The most common cause of cysts in a cat’s ear is blocked ceruminous glands in the ear canal. The lesion presents as multiple distinct or coalescing blue-black purple papules that are usually benign. Other cysts you might find in your cat’s ear include inflammatory polyps and squamous cell carcinoma. Let’s take a look at these … Read more