Author: Dr. Lee Pickett
Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at askthevet.pet. Copyright 2023 Dr. Lee Pickett and distributed by Creators.com.
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Q: Stormi, my new kitten, will be an indoor-outdoor cat. I know she needs to be vaccinated and eventually sterilized, but isn't it better to let her have one litter of kittens before that? A: Cats live longer, healthier lives...
Q: My husband and I are expecting a child, and we're worried our baby will upset our two cats, who have had us to themselves most of their lives. How can we prepare our cats for the new arrival? A:...
Q: My cat Milo is a "dog cat": He comes when I call, fetches small balls and loves to play with toys. Last week, I caught him batting around a laundry detergent pod. Should I let him play with those...
Q: I am allergic to cats, and I'm thinking about moving in with my girlfriend who has a cat. Antihistamines put me to sleep. Is there something we can give the cat instead? A: At present, the answer is no....
Q: My veterinarian doesn't offer Lyme vaccination for my cats, who spend more time outside than my dogs. Is a vaccine available for felines? A: A vaccine to prevent Lyme disease in cats is not available because it's not clear...
Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended Onsior for her arthritic pain but warned that it could further damage her kidneys. I'm torn, because I want Emmy to be free of pain, but...
Q: Every professional has a list of things they wish their clients knew. What's your "top 10" list for cat people? A: Here's my top 10, starting with a simple courtesy and ending with the most crucial: Please show up...
Q: My cat, Purrsephone, is scratching and has tiny black specks throughout her fur. What's causing this, and what should I do about it? A: It sounds like Purrsephone has fleas. Those black specks that resemble finely ground pepper are...
Q: I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminescent, reflecting a variety of bright colors. Is he unusual, or do all cats' eyes shine in the dark? What causes this magic? ...
Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What's your advice? A: Veterinarians who specialize in nutrition recommend against feeding vegan or vegetarian diets to cats because research has shown that...
