RINGWORM! It is not a worm, it is a skin fungus that spreads easily. Many cats in the show world have it. It is spread very quickly & effortlessly. Once you have it in your household not only do you have to treat your cats and check yourself for it (yes, humans get it too) but you must sanitize the environment that you and the cats live in. Ringworm spores are connected to the hair follicles and skin dander. They fall off the animal and drop or float where ever they land

Feline Viruses I truly feel the more feline medical knowledge a feline owner has, the healthier and longer their cat’s life will be. Therefore, I pass along important information pertaining to the health of felines over to our clients and inquiries. I feel that all feline owners should learn about the most common feline viruses and what to expect from them. Through a lot of study and Vet consultations we have learned that there are many types of feline viruses, some of w

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease in Felines There is now a less expensive and more accurate way to test your feline for PKD other then ultrasounding. This new method is through DNA testing! To learn more about DNA testing for PKD, please double click on the following web link: http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/services/pckd1.php To learn more about the price of DNA, PKD testing and the different types of feline DNA testing available, please double click on the follow

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - FIV Prepared by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Cornell Feline Health Center, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York 14853-6401. The center is committed to improving the health of cats by developing methods to prevent or cure feline diseases and by providing continuing education to veterinarians and cat owners. Much of that work is made possible by the financial support of friends. ©2003 by

In the wild cats are constantly hunting for food. However, house cats have nothing substantial to hunt for. Therefore, indoor cats should have food left down for them at all times. This is so they won’t develop eating disorders later on in life. Often cats who have eating disorders (cats who over eat) have gone hungry at one point in their lives. I have discovered more commonly that if a cat has food withheld from them, they will gorge any food they see. They will do

Raising cats is an ongoing love of mine which causes me to be in a constant state of learning. I believe that education is a key component in keeping a kitty safe and healthy. Just like human medicine, feline medicine is constantly advancing and changing. Therefore to be the top in my field, I must continually read, study and consult with the top Veterinarians about the latest findings and advancements in feline medicine and healthcare. As the owner of Lilac Farms Cattery