Articles
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A gastrostomy (G-) tube is a small rubber or silicone tube that passes directly into the stomach through the cat’s skin and abdominal wall. It allows you to deliver food, water, and medications directly into the stomach. This article outlines how to use and maintain a G-tube for your cat.
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Giving pills to cats can be a challenge, even for the most experienced veterinarian. This handout provides a step-by-step guide to giving your cat a pill at home, along with some other options.
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Heartworms are blood-borne parasites that reside in the heart or nearby large blood vessels of infected animals. Heartworm disease is much less common in cats than dogs, but more common than previously thought. This handout explains the disease and outlines signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Heartworm disease is challenging to treat in cats because there is currently no approved medication that safely eliminates adult heartworms. Treatment often focuses on managing symptoms and reducing the risk of sudden death while the infection resolves naturally, a process that can take several years. Prevention is the best treatment in cats.
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Your veterinarian may prescribe rectal medication if your pet is unable to swallow oral medications or if a specific required medication cannot be effectively absorbed with oral delivery. This handout outlines how to administer rectal medication effectively.
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Learn how to safely and effectively bathe your cat using medicated shampoo prescribed by your veterinarian. This article explains why medicated shampoos are used and provides step-by-step instructions for applying and rinsing the shampoo properly.
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive, degenerative disease of the joints. This handout explains and outlines the use of disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (DMOADs) in treating cats with OA. DMOADs slow or change how OA progresses. This handout explains the common DMOADs and how they are used in OA treatment.
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This handout discusses the anatomy of the cat’s ear canal and how to safely clean your cat’s ears to prevent ear infections.
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Laser surgery is a procedure in which a beam of light energy is generated at a specific wavelength, resulting in the cutting of tissues. Laser surgery has major advantages when compared to traditional surgery, including decreased pain, decreased inflammation, and improved tissue healing.
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Many cats instinctively hide their pain, as a survival mechanism; however, cats have a nervous system that is very similar to that in humans. This handout outlines how to know if your cat is in pain and how you can help.