Author: Phil Good, DVM

Introduction As Lisa snuggled up on the couch with her beloved Siamese cat, Luna, she suddenly heard a peculiar sound coming from her furry friend – a cough. Concerned and unfamiliar with this symptom in cats, she quickly started researching and booked an appointment with her veterinarian. Cat coughing is a reflexive action that purges…

Introduction When Jenny noticed that her usually playful and energetic cat, Luna, was squinting and keeping one eye closed, she grew increasingly concerned. Luna was never one to shy away from her favorite toy, but she seemed disinterested and uncomfortable. Alarmed, Jenny took Luna to the vet, where she discovered that her precious cat had…

Introduction When Jane adopted her adorable new kitten, she expected the joys of watching her little furball grow, explore, and play. However, she soon noticed that her kitten’s eyes were red and swollen, with a thick discharge oozing out. Concerned and anxious, Jane took her kitten to the veterinarian, only to learn that her tiny…

Introduction While preparing dinner, Emily noticed her curious Bengal cat, Simba, chewing on a nearby houseplant. Moments later, Simba began drooling and acting disoriented. Fearing that her beloved pet may have ingested a toxic substance, Emily quickly consulted her veterinarian, who confirmed her worst suspicions: Simba had been poisoned. Poisoning occurs when cats come into…

Introduction During a routine veterinary check-up for her beloved Maine Coon cat, Fluffy, Sarah learned that her feline companion was predisposed to a genetic disease common among her breed. Concerned for Fluffy’s long-term health and well-being, Sarah decided to educate herself about common genetic diseases in cats and the potential impact they could have on…