Diet, Kidney Disease and the Urinary Tract |
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Written by Elisa Katz, DVM CVA
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Friday, May 20, 2011 12:35 PM |
 There is a connection between what cats are fed and what diseases they might get. This is an idea that is becoming much more widely accepted. Diet plays a role in disease syndromes such as kidney disease, urinary problems such as stones and crystals, Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease and gastrointestinal problems such as IBD.
The kidneys regulate the water and salt balance in the body, maintaining hydration, electrolyte levels and regulating blood pressure. As proteins are metabolized by the body for energy, by-products are produced and circulated in the blood. It's the kidney's job to remove these toxic substances. Waste |
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Another Furball? It Might Be Feline Asthma |
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Written by Andrea Tasi, VMD
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010 01:40 PM |
 Has your cat been coughing? Watch the video below and you may recognize that sound. Many people assume that the cat is trying to cough up a hairball and don't realize that their cat could have asthma. Untreated, asthma can progress and even be fatal. But, like human asthmatics, cats can be treated and the disease can be managed.
It is estimated that about 1% of cats suffer from asthma.¹ Siamese, Burmese and other Oriental breeds show a greater incidence, but any breed can have asthma.² It |
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What's in Your Freezer? Safe Handling Practices |
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Written by Pat Puckett
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:29 PM |
 One of the major concerns of people feeding a raw diet is safe food handling to protect the human family and our companion animals. Knowing the difference between spoilage and pathogenic bacteria as well as following temperature and time guidelines makes our decision to feed a raw diet easier. Much of the information provided in this article is directed at human safety — a standard also used by many people when feeding their companion animals. This information is from the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the USDA and other sites that rely |
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Diabetes and Obesity: Preventable Epidemics |
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Written by Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 11:41 AM |
 Today, the cat is the favorite house pet in the United States, at least if your definition of "favorite" is "most numerous." The cat has outnumbered the dog, the previously "most numerous" pet species, for a decade or more and this trend shows no signs of reversing itself anytime soon. Those of us involved in any of the pet care industries or professions know very well that we are seeing more and more well-cared-for felines, belonging to people and families that are intensely bonded to their kitty family members.
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Salmonella: The Chicken or the Egg? |
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Written by Margaret Gates
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Saturday, September 11, 2010 02:04 PM |
 Are raw eggs safe to feed to your cat? You may be wondering after hearing about eggs being contaminated with salmonella. Eggs are a great food source for cats. Raw egg yolks are a good source of protein, folate, vitamin B12, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Eggs are also a good source of the antioxidant lutein. Egg whites are an excellent source of phosphorus-free protein for those cats that need a phosphorus reduced diet. Egg whites should be served cooked, as raw egg white can interfere with biotin absorption. ¹ |
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Are You Feeling Stressed? So Is Your Cat |
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Written by Ingrid King
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Monday, April 12, 2010 11:16 AM |
 We live in challenging times and external stressors abound. The economy, the news and often just getting through the day all present a source of stress for people. It's known that owning a pet has beneficial effects on our health. ¹ Pets help us slow down. We get so caught up in the business of our daily lives that we rarely take enough time to stop and take a break. Studies have shown that even a few minutes of petting your cat or dog can lower your blood pressure and release endorphins that put you in a better mood. ² Pets are a great source of stress relief |
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Species-Inappropriate: The Dangers of Dry Food |
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Written by Margaret Gates
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Sunday, March 07, 2010 11:12 AM |
 "I have never seen a single case of serious obesity, diabetes, urinary tract disease, or IBD in a cat fed meat instead of commercial dry foods. Many other people have seen the same results. Further, I do not see nutritional deficiencies in cats fed properly balanced raw-meat diets."
"I want to emphasize a point here. The incidence of these problems has not just declined on a raw-meat diet, they have entirely disappeared. These results are too |
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