First Aid for Torn Footpads in Cats
Your feline's footpads are very important. Find out how to take care of them if they get injured. Although lowly in position, your cat’s feet occupy a [...]
Adverse Reactions to Food in Cats
Do you think your feline friend is having an adverse reaction to their food? Find out what to look for and what you can do to [...]
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs and Cats
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) happens when the pancreas is unable to produce enzymes that help with digestion. Both dogs and cats are susceptible to the condition and often [...]
Declaw Surgery for Cats
Scratching is a natural cat behavior, but it can be destructive in a household. Declaw surgery generally involves the removal of all or a portion of the last [...]
Why Does My Cat Knock Everything Off My Desk?
As numerous hilarious Internet videos show, our cats seem to love to knock things off high places. Why do they engage in this funny — but also sometimes [...]
Preventatives – Part 2
Let's go over the common parasites and the preventatives we prefer to use to treat and prevent them. I’ll talk about heartworms since they are the [...]
Parasites and Preventatives – Part 3
Intestinal parasites are very common in dogs and cats, especially in puppies and kittens. The signs of these infections can be gastrointestinal problems, lack of weight [...]
Acute Colitis
Acute colitis is a very common occurrence in our patients at St. Francis. It is defined as a sudden onset of colonic inflammation, manifesting with diarrhea [...]
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism in cats is a common condition in middle-aged to geriatric felines, which has many effects on the body if left untreated. The disease is usually [...]
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is a problem that is seen commonly in middle-aged to geriatric cats, and less so in older dogs. It is to be differentiated [...]
