Cat Health News

Solar-Induced Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancerous disease that most commonly involves skin. Fair-skinned people tend to be predisposed to this type of cancer after chronic, excessive exposure to sunlight. Likewise, white or light-colored cats are also susceptible to squamous cell carcinoma. Solar-induced squamous cell carcinoma usually occurs in areas with little hair coverage that are chronically exposed to sunlight. The most common area affected in cats is the ear tip. This disease occurs in older cats and may first become apparent in summer, when sunlight exposure is greatest. The first sym ..

Pet Insurance Is Vital To Your Financial & Emotional Health
Pet insurance was front and centre during my last visit to the vet. As we were standing in a line, a woman came screaming into the lobby, carrying her bleeding and crushed dog in her arms. He had been hit by a car and was near death. The dog was dying and she didn t have pet insurance. The woman was hysterical. The retriever had been in their family for 10 years and she was frantic about what would she tell the kids if she didn t bring their best friend home. The vets came running out and assessed the dog quickly on the spot. He needed emergency surgery, blood transfusions, ..