Dr Whittenburg, Hospital Director

Dr. Jamie Whittenburg (DVM) is the director of Kingsgate Animal Hospital, a full service veterinary hospital in Lubbock, TX, and a medical director at Cat World. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Dr. Whittenburg then went on to pursue post-graduate training at Texas A&M University. She worked as an associate veterinarian in Fort Worth before the Hub City called her home. In Lubbock, Dr. Whittenburg continued her work as an associate veterinarian and in academia. On May 1st, 2013, she opened her own hospital, Kingsgate Animal Hospital, in her hometown of Lubbock, TX. She has a special interest in feline medicine and surgery.

Cat Foaming At The Mouth: A Veterinarian Shares What to Do

Cat foaming at the mouth

At a glance

Many things can cause a cat to drool or foam at the mouth. The most common reason is nausea, which might result from illness or motion sickness. Other possible causes include:

  • Bitter tasting substances or medications
  • Poisoning/Toxicity
  • Spot-on flea treatments
  • Dental disorders
  • Seizures
  • Rabies
  • Anxiety

Diagnosis: Cats will require a thorough physical examination and medical history. Baseline blood and urine tests and additional diagnostics will likely be needed to evaluate your cat’s health.

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Brown Spots (Iris Melanosis) in Cat’s Eye

Iris melanosis

At a glance

  • Iris melanosis is a benign condition in which brown spots develop in the cat’s iris (the coloured part of the eye) due to hyperpigmentation.
  • While iris melanosis is benign, it should be evaluated by a veterinarian to rule out malignant melanoma, which is cancerous.
  • Iris melanosis should be monitored as some cats can develop glaucoma or retinal detachment, and there is the potential for the lesion to become malignant.
  • There is no treatment for iris melanosis, but it must be monitored closely, as complications can occur.

What are brown spots in a cat’s eye?

Medically known as iris melanosis, this condition appears as brown spots or areas of darker pigmentation on the anterior surface of the iris (the coloured part of the eye). Iris freckle is a layman’s term that may also be used to describe the condition.

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All About Cat Urine, from Our Vet [with a Urine Color Chart]

In this article, we will explain why cat urine generally smells bad, what color cat urine should be (including a cat urine color chart), and answer frequently asked questions with Dr. Jamie Whittenburg, director of Kingsgate Animal Hospital in Texas, and our veterinarian lead here at Cat World.

What is urine?

Urine is a fluid that contains water and waste products that are secreted by the kidneys. The urine is stored in the bladder until it is voided (discharged) via the urethra. The purpose of urine production is to eliminate excess water and water-soluble wastes from the body.

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