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What Is Stomatitis?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. My veterinarian says my cat has stomatitis. Can you tell me more about this? A. I’m so glad your veterinarian has diagnosed this condition. Not because I’d wish it on any cat… Full Article ›
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Why Do I Need to Trim My Cat's Claws?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. Does clipping my cat’s nail tips keep him from scratching the furniture? If not, what’s the point? A. The point is to get rid of those sharp points. There are actually a handful of… Full Article ›
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Are White Cats More Likely to Be Deaf?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. My veterinarian said white cats are often deaf. Is that true, and why? A. About half of all white cats are deaf, and those numbers increase in cats with blue eyes, with deafness often found on… Full Article ›
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Top 10 Most Popular Questions That Owners Ask Me in the Exam Room
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jul 26, 2012"Why does my dog eat grass?" seems to be the most commonly searched pet question on the Internet, but the most ubiquitous exam room query that I get, by far, is: “What can I do about… Full Article ›
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Why Is My Cat . . . So Finicky About Food?
By Linda Fiorella, Jul 10, 2012We all have favorite foods, but felines are notoriously fussy when it comes to what they will or won’t dine on. And they’ll often decide not to like something — at the precise… Full Article ›
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How Do I Get My Cat to Eat New Food?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. My cat turned out to be allergic to her food, and my veterinarian told me to switch her to a special diet. But no matter what I do, she won't eat it. I let her go hungry but still… Full Article ›
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Can I Use the Internet to Diagnose My Cat's Runny Nose?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. My cat is sneezing and has a runny nose. I searched the web for her symptoms, and I'm pretty sure I know what's going on. Should I take her to the veterinarian, or can I treat her… Full Article ›
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Is Drinking From the Toilet Dangerous for My Cat?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. My cat likes to drink from the toilet. Will this make her sick? A. That depends, to put it bluntly, on what’s in the bowl. I would be most concerned about her drinking water with any of… Full Article ›
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5 Signs That You're in the Company of a Super Cat-Friendly Veterinarian
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jul 5, 2012As my professors back in vet school often intoned, “cats are not small dogs.” In other words, Felis catus (formerly Felis domesticus) is a separate species, with its own unique… Full Article ›
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What Can My Cat’s Mouth Tell Me About Her Health?
By Denise Maher, Jun 21, 2012Kitties benefit greatly from having healthy teeth — especially since a cat’s mouth can be a barometer for overall health. Certain dental conditions may offer early clues about… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat . . . Like to Chew Plastic?
By Linda Fiorella, Jun 7, 2012Domesticated cats have given up most of their wild ways for a cushy life with humans. One look at their teeth, however, quickly reminds us that felines haven't lost their ability to bite and… Full Article ›
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Why Is My Cat . . . Losing Her Hair?
By Dr. Mary Fuller , May 31, 2012Let's face it: If you own a cat, you might as well buy stock in a lint roller company. Unless your kitty is a Sphynx — a relatively hairless cat — it’s normal for your… Full Article ›