You may already be aware that I share my home with a few cats. Five to be exact. Each one with their own personalities, eccentricities, and quirks. They also have differing levels of greed, but, with the exception of squidgy Cyril, they all maintain quite a good body condition for indoor cats, and there is …
Scatter Feeding Cats – Making Mealtimes More Interesting & Longer Lasting Read More »
As I’m sure many of you know, one of the very few positives to come from the COVID-19 lockdowns is a greater appreciation for flexible work environments. Even as a vet, when it comes to my writing and research, I’m able to complete my work from the comfort of home, at a time that suits …
The Perils of Working From Home with a Demanding Cat Read More »
Clutch is a 10-year-old rescued stray who came into my life almost 9 years ago, after he was found living in a supermarket car park. His confidence and laid back personality was unlike any cat I’ve ever known, and in a household of 5 cats and 5 dogs, he generally prefers company of the canine …
Clutch and the Vacuum: A Love Story (With Video!) Read More »
Hi, I’m Dr Karyn Kanowski, and I am really excited to be able to share my knowledge and experience about the eccentricities of all things feline. What makes me qualified to tell you about cats? I could tell you a bit more about myself, but let’s be honest, you really want to know more about …
If you are a dog owner, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Cushing’s Disease. If you are owned by a cat, however, you might not be familiar with it, for good reason. Cushing’s disease, or Hyperadrenocorticism, is a condition that almost exclusively affects dogs, most commonly in Miniature Poodles, Dachshunds, Boxers, and Yorkshire Terriers. …
Cushing’s Disease in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments Read More »
Everyone poops. There is even a book about it. If you have cats and litter boxes, you’ll be very familiar with how much and how often your cat poops, but what if your cat does their business outside? Is there a way to find out if everything is working as it should be? In the …
Constipation in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment Read More »
If you are or have ever been “owned” by a cat, you will know that beneath the sweet, civilized exterior lies an untamable tiger with an insatiable need to explore, find trouble, and generally cause mayhem before returning to their position of quiet superiority. During their more chaotic periods, cats are known to sustain all …
Osteomyelitis in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer) Read More »
Ever wonder what a cat is thinking? Quite often, their ears can give us a great deal of information about what is going on beneath that stoic surface. Alert or relaxed, angry or scared, healthy or unwell; the movement and position of cats’ ears can tell us a lot about how they are feeling, and …
Ear Polyps in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer) Read More »
One of the many ways in which animal species are classified is by their type of locomotion—ie. the way they walk. The three classifications are: Plantigrade animals (including humans, bears, elephants, and many aquatic birds) walk on their tarsals and metatarsals (feet and toes), with the hock (ankle) and calcaneus (heel) forming the bottom of …
What Is a Digitigrade? Our Vet Explains Cat Locomotion Read More »
If you’ve got a problem with some itchy feral felines, all of you—yes, yourself included—will be desperate to get it under control. Mange is one of several causes of really itchy skin, and it is particularly prevalent in populations of feral cats, as they are more likely to be in close contact with wild animals …
How to Treat Mange in Feral Cats: Our Vet Gives 8 Tips & Tricks Read More »
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