Itching, hair loss and tiny scabs in cats: miliary dermatitis
Occasionally, my feline patients come in for multiple small scabs on an area of their body called miliary dermatitis. Oftentimes, there is accompanying hair loss and sometimes itching. This...
How long should a cat’s eyes remain dilated after anesthesia?
Many cats awake from anesthesia with dilated pupils. This is called mydriasis. The most common cause for dilated pupils in a cat following anesthesia is the use of an opioid as part...
Why cats poop outside the litter box Cats that poop outside the litter box can do so because of either an underlying medical or behavioral trigger. Medical reasons for pooping outside...
There’s a lot of work to be done with preparing for a move. It can seem even more daunting when you’re facing the prospect of gathering up your furry friends and moving cross country. ...
If you wake up one day to see your cat’s lip enlarged and swollen you will probably want to know right away what’s happening. One cause is by far the most frequent reason for swollen lips...
If you’ve ever suffered from constipation, you know how uncomfortable it can be. In small animal practice, cats develop constipation a lot more frequently than dogs. Most cats who...
