Millions of households around the world welcome cats for their independence, curiosity, and calming presence. However, just like humans, cats are vulnerable to a wide range of health problems. Being ...

Feline osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects cats. It can occur in any joint in the body, but it most commonly affects the hips, knees, elbows, and spine. The condition is more ...

Experts say long-standing misconceptions about cats can quietly harm their health, behavior, and emotional well-being.

Cats are fastidious creatures, and nowhere is that more evident than in their litter box habits. When your cat won’t use the litter box -- and at least 10% of all cats develop an elimination problem - ...

Domestication of cats started over 10,000 years ago. Our cat companions evolved from desert dwelling cats that were adapted to desert conditions with low water availability. They have maintained this ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and ...

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Dear Dr. Fox: I have a healthy, 10-month-old domestic shorthair cat that eats well, has a shiny coat, and is active. He has no fever, but sneezes repeatedly. In the morning, when he sneezes, there is ...

I have a 20-pound, 11-year-old cat that scooches her rump on the floor. There is nothing medically wrong with her. She is very furry, so I had her shaved in a lion cut, thinking that might help with ...