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The organizations, their authors and their websites included on this page are not associated with CatNewsHeadlines.com in any way. Inclusion of their information in CatNewsHeadlines.com does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of any content contained within said websites. Information is presented here purely as a service to cat caregivers to enable people to find reliable information in addition to current news articles.
Each topic in the adjacent lists includes the source organizations website.
Sources include:
VeterinaryPartner™ – (veterinarypartner.vin.com), powered by VIN
For veterinarians, by veterinarians – VIN unites more than 67,000 veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary industry partners in a truly interactive worldwide online community. VIN extends its commitment to the well-being of companion animals by providing the finest in online pet health information and resources in its client education website.
VCA Hospitals – (vcahospitals.com)
VCA has over 1,000 neighborhood hospitals and over 6,000 Veterinarians. At VCA, your pet’s health is our top priority, and excellent service to you is our goal. We’re a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Our technicians and support team members are all animal lovers who treat pets with the compassion and respect that they deserve.
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University (CVM) – Pet Talk (vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/)
For more than 100 years, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) has been improving animal, human, and environmental health through teaching, research, veterinary care, service, and outreach. Pet Talk is a service of the CVM.
American Association of Feline Practitioners – AAFP – Cat Friendly Homes (catfriendly.com)
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are trusted leaders in feline health and welfare for the veterinary community and cat caregivers. They support their members in improving the health and welfare of cats through high standards of practice, continuing education, and evidence-based medicine.
The AAFP created Cat Friendly Homes to help you learn more about your cat’s natural behaviors, the importance of routine veterinary care, and providing care of your cat, as well as answer many common questions.
International Cat Care – (icatcare.org)
International Cat Care is a charity founded in 1958 by a small group of very passionate cat lovers, who were compelled to do something about the dismal lack of information about cat health and welfare. Over 60 years later, we are still working hard to improve the health and wellbeing of all cats everywhere, working towards a world where each cat’s life experience will be as good as it can be.
Pet Health Network® – Brought to you by IDEXX – (pethealthnetwork.com)
Pet Health Network is for pets and their people. We’re dedicated to providing you with comprehensive and trustworthy information to ensure your four-legged family members enjoy the longest, healthiest, and happiest lives possible.
The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists – ACVB – (dacvb.org)
The American College of Veterinary Behaviorist is the certifying board for veterinarians who are specialty trained to advance the behavioral health of animals through clinical practice, research, and science-based behavior education.
Veterinary behaviorists are trained to address the relationships between an animal’s health, environment, experiences and its behavior.
They have extensive knowledge of psychotropic medications, their uses, potential side effects and interactions with other medications, and are licensed to prescribe them when indicated.
American Veterinary Medical Association – AVMA – (avma.org)
The AVMA is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession. Representing more than 97,000 members, they protect, promote and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve.
Companion Animal Parasite Council – CAPC – (capcvet.org) – Pets & Parasites
The Companion Animal Parasite Council is an independent, non-profit organization that is dedicated to increasing awareness of the threat parasites present to pets and family members. By generating and disseminating credible, accurate and timely information for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections, CAPC works to educate pet owners and veterinary professionals.See disclaimer above.
The ASPCA® Animal Poison Control Center® – (apcc)
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) Animal Poison Control Center® (APCC®) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply.
If you suspect your pet has eaten toxic foods, household products, human medications and/or cosmetics or toxic plants & flowers please note the amount ingested and contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Centerat (888) 426-4435.
CatHealth.com includes veterinarian-written, veterinarian-approved articles for your cat.
Disclaimer pertaining to all individuals whose work is presented on this website:
The individual author contributors, the organizations, their authors and their websites included on this page are not associated with CatNewsHeadlines.com in any way. Inclusion of their information in CatNewsHeadlines.com does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of CatNewsHeadlines.com or any content contained within the website.
Additional note: The individual authors whose work is presented here may not support or endorse any of the information from ‘Trusted Veterinary Information Organizations’ either. Often, their own information stands in stark contrast to anything supported by vets or vet information sources.
Information is presented here purely as a service to cat caregivers to enable people to find reliable information in addition to current news articles.
Individual sources include:
Mary Marseglia – (mary marseglia)
Mary knows everything there is to know about the physiology of dogs and cats. For over 40 years she has studied and observed almost every single wild cat on the planet and knows the anatomy and physiology of wolves, all wild cats, and all domestic dogs and cats as well.
Mary is a Certified Pet Nutritionist – she became certified in the early 1990’s.
She is also a Certified Homeopath — a pet expert knowledgeable in proper, complete raw food feeding of both dogs and cats. She knows how to raise animals/pets Naturally without horrible vaccines; toxic heart worm pills; chemical flea, tick & mosquito products or de-wormers.
Madeleine Innocent Dip Hom, AHA, AROH – (madeleine innocent)
Madeleine’s training as a homeopath was with the Australasian College of Hahnemannian Homoeopathy in Victoria, Australia. She graduated with a Diploma in Homoeopathy in 2000. This was the highest level of training at the time.
She has been in full time practice ever since, as a consultant homoeopath. She treats both people and other animals, as “we are really all the same. We just look a bit different. And speak different languages.”
Madeleine has also authored an important book for cat-caregivers. “Naturally Healthy Cats – Complete Health for Your Cat“. Madeleine’s website is Natural Cat Health .com
In an article and slideshow by Danielle Ling, you’ll find the top 10 illnesses and accidents plaguing cats
In an analysis of its 2019 claims, Healthy Paws Pet Insurance determined the top accidents and illnesses plaguing dogs and cats in the U.S., examining common symptoms, treatments, case studies, and how much it may cost pet parents for the best available care.
1. Stomach issues
2. Urinary tract infection
3. Cancer
4. Heart conditions
5. Skin conditions
6. Eye conditions
7. Pain
8. Kidney conditions
9. Diabetes
10. Ear infection
The slideshow shows the Percentage of 2019 Claims and gives the Average Veterinary Cost/Expense for treating the afflictions. Read the article and see the slideshow here: NUPropertyCasualty360.com
Professional Articles
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News Articles
• Osteochondrodysplasia (Skeletal Dwarfism) in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Meningoencephalomyelitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Liver Failure in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment – All About Cats
• How To Prepare For Your Cat’s Routine Examination – Katzenworld
• Rehab outcomes in cats with severe spinal cord injury – VetCandy
• PET TALK: When to be concerned about feline vomiting – Houston Chronicle
• Why can cats tolerate mother’s colostrum but cannot tolerate cow’s milk? – PoC
• Tail pull injuries in cats – Moscow-Pullman Daily News
• Integrative Pet Vet column: Water, an essential nutrient critical for health – Post Independent
• When is a cat’s immune system fully developed? – PoC
• Ask the Vet: Surgery can help cat with fluid around lungs – THE BLADE
• Basepaws Cat DNA Test Review: Why It’s Actually Worth Your Money – GLAMOUR
• How do I get a urine sample from my cat? – PoC
• Common Cat Illnesses & Emergencies – TapInto.net
• Why you should avoid feeding wheat and rice to your pet – Mint Lounge
• A cat owner’s guide to common illnesses – FMT news
• Pet Connection: There are several ways to convince a sick pet to eat – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• Flagler Humane Society – Secondhand smoke is dangerous for all pets – The Daytona Beach News-Journal
• Vets warn against DIY treatment after shaved flea-infested cat is brought into their care – METRO
• How to read a cat’s vitals – Star Tribune
• How to take your cat’s vital signs at home – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• How do I know my cat has a temperature? – PoC
• Why is my cat thirsty? – PoC
• 8 Signs It’s Time to Take Your Cat to the Vet – Reader’s Digest
• Why do some cats drool? – The Leader News
• Here are the smartest ways to save money vet bills – Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
• 7 Deadly cat diseases and their symptoms to keep your feline safe and protected – PINKVILLA
• Pet Docs: Cat seizures can have multiple causes but usually can be treated – The Post and Courier
• Visit to veterinarian a hair-raising experience for cats, who then shed – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• Top 5 Ways to Encourage Your Cat to Drink More Water – The Pasadena Now Weekendr
• How to help a cat be sick? – PoC
• These are the signs of dehydration in cats – PINKVILLA
• Sneezing in Cats: Here’s everything you need to know – PINKVILLA
• Ask the Vet: Excessive drooling may signal medical problem – IBJ
• Iron Deficiency Anemia In Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments – cattime
• Ascites in Cats – The Columbian Blogs
• How much water does a cat need to drink in a day? – PoC
• Tips for “Tearless” Vet Visits – The Columbian BLOGS
• How do indoor cats get colds? – PoC
• How much do domestic cats drink? – PoC
• What Can I Catch from my Cat? – Feline Zoonoses – CatVets.com
• 13 important things veterinarians wish all pet owners knew – INSIDER
• How Often Should You Bathe Your Cat? – Paws and Effect
• Tips for keeping your pet well during National Pet Wellness Month and all year long – SBG-TV
• Sneezing in Cats – The Columbian Blogs
• Can domestic cats get avian flu? – PoC
• What is Luxating Patella in Cats, and How to Treat it? – Scruffy Paws Nutrition
• Screening for health problems in domestic cats – PoC
• Veterinarians share their solutions to 10 common problems cat owners have – INSIDER
• How Much Does a Cat X-Ray Cost? – All About Cats
• Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection) in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Cerebellar Hypoplasia (Wobbly Cat Syndrome) in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Fluid Therapy For Cats – All About Cats
• Signs & Help for Pancreatitis – catster
• Whisker Fatigue: Does It Really Happen? – All About Cats
• Breathing Difficulties In Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Astrocytoma (Brain Tumor) in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Pulmonary Mineralization in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• What can you give a cat for pain? 6 vet-recommended options – All About Cats
• 10 Most Dangerous Diseases in Cats – All About Cats
• Hypertrophic Osteopathy (Bone Overgrowth) in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Cat Nausea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment – All About Cats
• Rectoanal Polyps In Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments – Cattime
• Is your cat stressed? – Dayton247now
• How can I tell if my cat has a temperature? – PoC
• Is it okay to give a cat ice cream? – PoC
• A First-of-its-Kind Surgery for Sophie the Cat – MSU TODAY
• AAHA updates guidelines on anesthesia for dogs and cats – AVMA
• Respiratory struggles of short-nosed cats – UFHealth Podcasts
• Five insidious feline diseases – UFHealth Podcasts
• Cats are lactose intolerant – Poc
• When things go wrong in the feline pancreas – dvm360
• Cat With ‘Rare’ Form Of Dwarfism Will Stay Kitten-Sized Forever – LAD Bible
• Japan now has diapers specially for cats – SoraNews24
• Speaking of Pets: Here’s what to do if your cat is in pain – Vail Daily
• Cat Food Mystery Foils Diet Study – NC State University
• What’s in a pet food label? – PetFoodIndustry.com
• Why it’s not a good idea to give your cat a saucer of milk – The Mercury News
• Scientists Found Harmful ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pet Cats and Dogs – Vice
• How to tell if your cat is sick – Pasadena Star-News
• Creating a DNA Map of Genetic Disorders in Cats – Technology Networks
• Hair Scare: Cat Needs Emergency Surgery After Swallowing Hair Bands – Katzenworld
• The Pet Shop: Cats’ first visit to new vet a tale of two personalities – Greensboro News&Record
• Assessing facial expressions to detect pain may improve animal welfare – The Western Producer
• Two thirds of US cats have asymptomatic virus that could leave them open to more serious disease – AAHA
• Is your cat in pain? Its facial expression could hold a clue – The Conversation
• Prosthetic legs propel Vituzzo the ‘bionic cat’ to internet fame – New York Post
• Cat Freckles: Why Kitties Get Them And What It Means – Cole and Marmalade
How to Care for Your Cat After Surgery – The Conscious Cat
• Dr. Sonnya: Supplement can prevent, mitigate feline herpes – TheDailyWorld
• 11 important things veterinarians want every cat owner to know – Insider
• All About Pets: Gut problems common in dogs and cats – TheLedger
• Surprisingly common virus in domestic cats raises concerns – ScienceLine
• Why do Siamese cats vomit so much? – PoC
• Vets urge regular checkups for cat health – Taipei Times
• Understanding Dementia In Cats And What You Can Do To Help – Cole and Marmalade
• Are domestic cats in multi-cat households more stressed? – PoC
• Is your cat dehydrated? – WGN
• Fascinating Infographic Shows The Ways That A Cat’s Purr Are Good For You – boredpanda
• East Texas vet seeing increase in feline pneumonia, shares what to watch for in your pets – KTRE9
• Integrative Pet Vet column: Fatty liver syndrome in cats – PostIndependent
• Cat virus could be linked to feline cancer – Veterinary Practice News
• Cats continue to gain weight till maturity – The Free Press Journal
• Dogs VS Cats: Health Issues Edition – NomNomNow
• How to get a cat to take a pill: Pet Connection – GoErie
• Pet parents, pay attention: Cats are adept at hiding illnesses – Daily Herald
• Training Cats for Comfort With Inhaled Therapy – Katzenworld
• Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (Brain Cell Dengeration) in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Brain Injury In Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Encephalitis (Brain Inflammation) in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Cat Temperature – taking it and conditions affecting it – PoC
• Cat Vomiting – including types of vomiting for diagnosis – PoC
• Why does my cat keep sneezing? – METRO
• Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Brown Recluse Spider Bite Poisoning in cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Osteochondrodysplasia (Skeletal Dwarfism) in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – cattime
• Cat Drooling – full exposition – PoC
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