Health
Veterinarians see eye-to-eye to help kitten with birth defect
Two vets – one from Manitoba and the other from Long Island – teamed up to help a kitten born without upper eyelids. Joe is now recuperating from corrective surgery and will shortly go to his forever home. Read more
Flame Retardants Linked to Thyroid Disease in Cats
An informative TV news report focuses on feline hyperthyroidism, its association with flame retardant chemicals and treatments for the condition. The report comes as one US state tries to ban harmful chemicals used in flame retardant materials. Read more
Veterinarians Recommend Kidney Check-ups and Care for Cats
Angell Animal Medical Center reminds cat owners that kidney checkups and proper care lead to longer, healthier, lives. Read more
Pet Health and Longevity Report Released
A new report finds that spayed and neutered pets who receive preventive and wellness care live longer, and that our pets are living longer today than they were a decade ago. Read more
Elmo the Water Cat: Hydrotherapy Helps Overweight Cat With Hip Problem
Elmo suffered a hip injury as a kitten and, at 7 years old, was fat, barely mobile, and asthmatic. Hydrotherapy and a diet plan have him back on track. Read more
Bendy Legged Kitten Harvey Gets Help
A cat rescue is smitten with the special needs kitten in their care, and supporters quickly raised funds for an operation to help him. Read more
Houston's Beloved Fat Cat Tiny Gets Cancer Diagnosis
Two and a half weeks ago Tiny Tim was doing great on the 1 year anniversary of his weight loss plan. This week he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. A CT scan will tell more. Read more
Formerly Fat Cat Meets Weight Loss Goal and is Adopted on Diet Anniversary
One year to the day since beginning his weight loss program, Fredericton, NB cat Tiny has met his weight loss goal and is being officially adopted by his foster caregiver. Read more
"Miracle Survivor" Cat Hades Heals From Chemical Burns
When Hades came home with chemical burns his family turned to veterinary charity PDSA. Now his fur is growing back in and he is expected to make a full recovery. Read more
Mighty Lou: A Cat Overcomes Physical Challenges
Diabetic cat Lou had limited use of his hind legs but, with treatment and loving care, he’s walking and running again. Read more
Cosgrove the Sightless Kitten: Special but Not Handicapped
Cosgrove’s foster caregiver made a video that shows the sightless kitten to be like any other; playing, being cute, running for the food bowl, and cuddling. Read more
Aussie Cat Has Sex Change Surgery
Domino went from being a he to a she in a life saving surgery to deal with recurrent blockages of the bladder. Read more
