Dr. Liz Guise, Veterinarian

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

As a veterinarian, I received several calls from clients who were concerned because their cat’s poop was slimy (looked like “jelly”) and had blood. Unless their kitty had other concerning signs like vomiting, diarrhea, depression, or anorexia, I let the owners know that we should schedule an exam, but it wasn’t an emergency situation. In … Read more

Vomiting and diarrhea are common complaints from cat parents. When I speak with concerned clients about their kitty’s symptoms, I explain that some causes of vomiting and diarrhea can be treated at home, but others require veterinary attention. In this article, we’ll explain the top causes of vomiting and diarrhea and cats, review the best … Read more

Occasionally in my veterinarian practice, I would see a cat with scabs on the neck. I would explain the different reasons and treatment options for sores, bald spots and other lesions on cat necks. In this article, we will look at the top causes of these skin issues (including infections or skin parasites), what you … Read more

When I was in practice, I frequently saw cats with skin disorders. As the largest organ in a cat’s body, the skin is the first line of defense. It’s no surprise, then, that cat’s skin is prone to developing a wide range of conditions. On top of the list of dermatologic diseases for cats, you … Read more

While I was in practice, I would see cats with diarrhea every few weeks. Sometimes a loose stool was the only symptom owners saw. I soon learned there are a variety of reasons cats can have runny poop when they’re acting normally or when they seem fine. In this article, you will learn about the … Read more

“Doc, I found a new lump on my cat’s back when I was petting her…should I be worried?” Sometimes in practice, I would receive a call or visit from a concerned client asking about a new bump. I would explain that the major reasons for bumps in the area of the tail and back include … Read more