Garfield is 40 Lbs of Love, But… . Garfield is the latest and largest overweight cat to end up at a shelter when their owner died or became too infirm to care for them. Garfield’s caregivers at North Shore Animal League have taken the opportunity to write about the problem of and solutions to feline obesity.
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Burmese Cats To Benefit From Genetic Test For Newly Discovered Mutation
Burmese cats, along with several other breeds, can inherit a muscle weakness, called Burmese hypokalaemia, which is caused by low levels of blood potassium.
Willow and Leggings For Life for Special Needs Kitties
Famed and beloved special needs kitty Willow tells us how Leggings for Life help paralyzed cats, and she demonstrates how beautifully she gets around while wearing them.
Chronic Renal Failure Pt. 2: Treatment, and Managing the Symptoms of CRF
We hear from readers looking for help with CRF issues all the time. This is part two of a three part series from The Cat Doctor on the diagnosis and treatment of this all too common condition in cats.
Fat Cat Walter is Adopted, and Ordered to Gain Before Losing
The fat cat who made headlines for weighing in at 28 pounds will be encouraged to eat to his heart’s content to stabilize his system before beginning his true weight loss regimen.