LITTERBOX TRAINING YOUR CAT – Feline

Cats are usually easy to litterbox train because they prefer to bury their waste. Cats may refuse to use the litterbox if something about it is unappealing. If you are having trouble litterbox training your cat, let your veterinarian know. Basic Training Cats are...

LIPOMA – Feline

A lipoma is a benign (noncancerous) mass made of fat cells. These lumps may appear just under the skin anywhere on the body or inside the chest and abdomen. Middle-aged and older female dogs are more likely to have lipomas. All skin lumps should be examined by a...

LICK GRANULOMA – Feline

A lick granuloma is a thickened, hairless area of skin that results from excessive, repetitive licking or chewing. Signs of a lick granuloma include brown-stained hair around the lesion and an area of thickened skin that may be inflamed, infected, or ulcerated. The...

LACERATION REPAIR – Feline

A laceration is a cut or tear in the skin that may include damage to the muscles and other structures beneath the skin. While superficial (surface) wounds may sometimes be repaired using local anesthesia (which affects only the area of the wound), most laceration...