NON-RECOGNITION AGGRESSION IN CATS – Feline

Non-recognition aggression occurs when one cat is uncharacteristically aggressive toward a companion cat after a period of separation. Never let your cats “fight it out.” Interrupt aggression or fighting by clapping your hands loudly, squirting the aggressive cat with...

NEUTERING – Feline

Neutering is a surgical procedure in which the testicles are removed in a male animal. Neutering prevents unwanted reproduction and can help eliminate negative behavioral effects of male hormones, such as roaming and aggression. Neutering may also be performed to...

MICROCHIPPING YOUR PET – Feline

Many lost pets are never returned to their owners because they do not have any form of identification. Microchips are a way of permanently identifying your pet. Microchips must be registered with a microchip company to reunite you with your pet. Microchipping is a...

MEDICATION MONITORING – Feline

Medication monitoring can help ensure that your pet is not experiencing unwanted side effects from a medication. It can also tell your veterinarian whether the medication may need to be adjusted. All medications have potential side effects. If you are giving your pet...

MEDICAL CAUSES OF WEIGHT LOSS – Feline

A variety of medical conditions can cause weight loss. Weight loss is not a disease—it is a sign of an illness. Therefore, the treatment for weight loss depends on the underlying cause. Regular physical examinations, routine wellness screening tests, and periodically...