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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
You may or may not have noticed much about your cat’s lips, that is until they showed up with a bump or sore on them. Just like other parts of the skin, a cat’s lips are subject to a number of crazy and painful things, including sores, ulcers and bumps. We’re here to help you … Read more
Cats can be susceptible to brown eye discharge and it’s important for the owners to be aware of this and understand what to do next. As a Veterinary Ophthalmologist with over fifteen years of experience, I have handled many issues in cat eyes, including cases of brown discharges. In this article, I will provide an … Read more
Cats can be susceptible to sneezing with watery eyes or with an eye discharge and it’s important for the owners to be aware of this. As an experienced Veterinary Ophthalmologist, I have handled many cats with those issues and treated them accordingly. In this article, I will provide an overview of the various conditions that … Read more
Abscesses in cats are easy to recognize as swollen, painful lumps beneath the skin, often accompanied by redness and heat. If the abscess has ruptured it can present a bit more dramatically, with an open, weeping wound and potentially lots of pus and a bad smell. If you notice a lump on your cat, it’s … Read more
Cats are no strangers to abscesses. In fact, seeing a cat with an abscess in practice is a weekly event for us. Fortunately, most abscesses are quick to heal if the proper treatment is started. With this in mind, let’s explore what makes up an abscess, what happens when it ruptures, and what you and … Read more
The face and neck are very common places for cats to get abscesses. That’s simply because the head is usually the first body part to go in when a cat is investigating something or fighting. As a vet, I’ve seen numerous abscesses on cat faces. The good news is, they are often easily treated and … 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
The Siamese and Burmese are two of the most popular and recognisable cat breeds that originated in Southeast Asia. Both breeds are popular for their outgoing and friendly nature. We take a look at the physical differences by reviewing the breed standards, as well as the personality traits of each breed. Siamese Siamese Lifespan: 15-20 … 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