Momo – a giant cat – to grow no more
Due to a tumor on his pituitary gland, Momo the cat wouldn’t have stopped growing without a rare brain surgery at WSU.
Cats
Insulin-dependent diabetic cat study
Determining the Prevalence of Hypersomatotropism in a North American Cohort of Diabetic Cats
How to clip a cat’s nails
While most cats do not like having their nails trimmed, with some patience it is a task you can complete at home. It’s best to start trimming nails in young cats so that they get used to the process. How do you safely clip a cat’s nails? Cats will likely require restraint when their nails […]
Digestive system of the cat
The digestive system absorbs and digests food and eliminates solid wastes from the body and includes the: Mouth Teeth Salivary Glands Esophagus and Stomach Intestine (small and large) Pancreas Liver and Gall Bladder Esophagus and Stomach Small and Large Intestine The pictures in this section are reprinted with permission by the copyright owner, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, […]
Hyperthyroidism in cats
What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands. Cats have two thyroid glands located in their neck. One or, more commonly, both glands can enlarge and overproduce thyroid hormone. The average age of cats with hyperthyroidism is 13; only about 5% of hyperthyroid cats are younger than 10. What […]
Cat and dog anatomy
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Examining and medicating a cat’s ears
With a little patience and practice, you should be able to perform these tasks at home.
Examining and medicating a cat’s eyes
Cats aren’t fond of being restrained and having someone put medications in their eyes, however, with some patients and practice this is a task you can complete at home. How to examine a cat’s eyes Some cats will calmly sit in your lap or on a table while you medicate their eyes, but many require […]
Vomiting pets
Vomiting is a common problem in dogs and cats, and there are many causes, some of which can be managed at home and others that can be quite serious and require veterinary care. A problem that can be confused with vomiting is regurgitation. Vomiting is the ejection of contents of the stomach and upper intestine; […]
Determining gender (sex) of a kitten
Determining the sex (gender) of a kitten is easy when you know what to look for.
