Feline Health

Palliative Care for Cats

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As veterinary medicine continues to advance, many feline illnesses that used to be a death sentence can now be treated. However, aggressive treatment is not the right choice for every cat and every cat parent, which is where palliative care, also known as hospice care, comes in.Continue Reading

My Cat-astrophic Year, Part Four: The Challenges of Caring For San Diego State University’s Community Cats

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Written by Ingrid R. Niesman MS PhD

This is the fourth part in my series about important feline topics seen through my own experiences in 2022. You can read the previous posts here:

My Cat-astropic Year, Part One: The Challenges of Treating Feline Asthma

My Cat-astropic Year, Part Two: Losing a Cat to Aggressive Lymphoma Highlights the Need for Better Diagnostics and Treatment

My Cat-astropic Year: Rescuing and Rehoming a Siamese Cat

Today’s post addresses the challenges of caring for feral cats on a college campus as experienced by me at San Diego State University (SDSU.)Continue Reading

You and Your Cat Can Help Basepaws Create a New At-Home Test For Early Detection of Osteoarthritis

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This is a sponsored post, written by Rowyn Rose, Director of Research & Science Communications at Basepaws*

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, affects not only humans, but also our beloved furry feline companions. Just as in humans, feline osteoarthritis can cause pain, discomfort, and mobility issues that significantly impact a cat’s quality of life. Early detection, diagnosis, and treatment play a crucial role in treating and managing this condition effectively.Continue Reading