Gastrointestinal Parasites in Cats

WORMS Most people are aware that their pets have worms, but just what are these worms, where do they get them and how do you get rid of them? When pet owners talk about worms, they are really talking about all gastrointestinal parasites. And there are several gastrointestinal parasites that … [Read more...]

Pregnancy in Cats

Dr. Debra Primovic General Practice & Preventative Medicine - Theriogenology OVERVIEW Pregnancy is the period of gestation when the young are developing in the mother’s uterus. Normal gestation in cats is 58 to 68 days (the average is 63 days). The litter size in cats varies from … [Read more...]

The Importance of a Recheck Examination in Cats

Dr. Debra Primovic General Practice & Preventative Medicine RECHECK EXAM Delaying or not having a recheck exam can hurt your cat. A recheck examination is an appointment that allows your veterinarian to assess the progress and follow-up on your cat's disease or problem. Maybe you are … [Read more...]

How to Remove and Prevent Ticks in Your Cat

Dr. Dawn Ruben Dermatology & Otic Diseases - General Practice & Preventative Medicine TREATMENT AND PREVENTION Ticks, as with fleas, are irritating little insects that prey on cats. Their goal in life is to find a warm-blooded creature so that they can feed. Veterinarians and pet … [Read more...]

Feline Vaccine Recommendations

Vetsuite Veterinarians General Practice & Preventative Medicine GUIDELINES Vaccinations have saved the lives of millions of cats. Before the days of effective vaccines, cats routinely died from panleukopenia ("feline distemper") and complications of upper respiratory (herpesvirus, … [Read more...]