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Expert Advice on Cat Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle.

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The Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) affects the cat’s blood, causing various blood diseases. The virus also suppresses the cat’s immune system, making it harder to protect against infection by bacteria, viruses or fungi found in our everyday environment that wouldn’t affect healthy cats. However, feline leukemia does not have to be a death sentence; if appropriately diagnosed and treated, cats can live for many years with good quality of life.Continue Reading

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It’s been a while since I’ve shared a Ruby memory with you. I think of her every day, and almost everything I do in this house has some memory of her attached to it. The other day, I remembered the time when we had a cat tree in our kitchen.Continue Reading

Welcome to our regular “Ask the Vet With Dr. Kris” segment! Dr. Kris answers as many of your questions as he can, and you can leave new questions for him in a comment.Continue Reading


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Even if your cats don’t go outside, summer heat can be uncomfortable even for indoor cats. While cats are not as prone to heat stroke as dogs, and are generally good at regulating their body temperature, extreme heat and humidity can still put them at risk. Our tips will help keep your feline family members cool during the dog days of summer.Continue Reading

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I’m super excited to bring back a feature that many of you loved on The Conscious Cat: Ask the Vet with Dr. Kris!Continue Reading

Senior cats need playtime just as much as younger cats, you may just have to get a little more creative about engaging them in play. Allegra is almost 16 years old, and even though she’s starting to show her age, there are still times when she acts like a kitten.Continue Reading
