Many kittens and puppies are born with parasites in their systems, and most outdoor cats also harbor parasites. Parasites can infect a cat’s gastrointestinal tract (like stomach or intestines), heart, lungs, or even on the skin (in the case of...
Cats can get a lot of different types of infections. While it’s impossible to discuss all of them at once, during this Zoom call, Indiana small animal veterinarian Dr. Leslie Brooks breaks down the general categories, with a heavy focus...
Gluten-free food has been a hot topic in the pet world lately. In this Zoom call, Indiana small animal veterinarian Dr. Leslie Brooks talks about the controversy surrounding it and also reviews inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is one of...
There are many reasons why a cat may be limping, from something mild to something severe. In this Zoom call, Indiana small animal veterinarian Dr. Leslie Brooks discusses the most common reasons cat owners might see this and what to...
Because cancer is so common in cats and it affects all age groups, Indiana small animal veterinarian Dr. Leslie Brooks wanted to use this Zoom call to talk about this vicious disease, including common types along with symptoms and treatment....
Cats instinct to scratch helps them spread their scent, maintain healthy nails, and get some good stretching in, but many cat owners become frustrated when furniture, curtains, and carpet become favorite scratching stations. During this Zoom call, Indiana small animal...
While it’s more common for dogs to eat things they shouldn’t, it happens to cats too. Common and dangerous objects that can cause an obstruction are string, ribbon, or thread, or even hair ties and rubberbands. Often a cat will...
Fur loss, scabs, itchy, redness, etc. All of these indicate your cat might be having a skin issue. A cat with itchy skin can even be lethargic or lose her appetite because they're so uncomfortable. What causes things like this?...
Most of the time, altered indoor cats have little issue using their litter box. Since their instinct is to bury their business, they typically start going in the litter box (or digging and burying outside) around 4 weeks of age....
Do you know what items are toxic to cats? If your cat’s exposed, what should you do? Even though cats are super curious, they are less likely to get into things they shouldn’t than dogs, but there are still toxins...
Although a difficult topic, euthanasia is important to discuss. During this My Lovely Feline Zoom call, small animal veterinarian and My Lovely Feline content contributor Dr. Leslie Brooks talks about the eutanasia process, including what to expect and what to...
No one wants to think about the end of their cat’s life or hospice care, but if you plan for it ahead of time, you’ll be more prepared to make decisions down the road. During this Zoom call, small animal...
Cat are known as great bathers, giving many lucky owners a sigh of relief because normally cats have their hygiene handled. But there are some situations where you may need to step in, because problems with hygiene can affect a...
This Zoom call covered two hot kitty topics: dental care and litter box issues. Proper dental care is important for every cat because unaddressed dental issues can impact more than just a cat’s mouth. It’s crucial to detect problems as...
Is there such a thing as over-vaccinating your cat? Are there any health risks associated with vaccines? During this My Lovely Feline Zoom call, Indiana small animal veterinarian Dr. Leslie Brooks looks at controversies surrounding feline vaccinations. My Lovely Feline...
