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Conditions in Cats: Rodent Ulcers aka Indolent Ulcers

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date September 17, 2020
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Alfredo has an indolent ulcer on his bottom lip. With the nasal discharge, it's likely his ulcer is connected to the feline herpes virus.

Learn the causes and treatments for rodent ulcers aka indolent ulcers in cats.

Education Station

Cat Genetics: A Progressive Look at Coat Colors & Patterns

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date August 24, 2020
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From top to bottom, Jalapeno, Eggroll, and Wonton.

A basic review of cat genetics, specifically looking a fur color and patterns.

Three Budget-Friendly Cat Litters That Smell Like Roses … Almost

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date August 3, 2020
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T is modeling clay cat litter, which is so helpful for training kittens, but my top three cat litters are made from different materials. Follow T's foster mom, @friskyfosters, on IG.

Discover my top three picks for cat litter that doesn’t stink … no, really!

Eyes Health

Uncommon Cat Eye Conditions: Eosinophilic Keratitis

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date July 20, 2020
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Just like in humans, cats can develop rare and odd conditions that you don’t commonly hear about. I shouldn’t have been surprised when the most dramatic cat in my pride, Dolly, developed a weird eye condition. Let’s take a look at eosinophilic keratitis – pronounced e-oh-sin-oh-feel-ick care-ah-tight-iss. Eye Spy: Cloudy Spot While petting my cat […]

Foster Diary Health Teeth

Foster Diary: The Curious Case of Sir Buttons’ Teeth

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date July 6, 2020
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Sir Buttons was truly stunning.

Lesson Learned: Always check a cat’s teeth to monitor dental disease. If you see any sort of inflammation, plaque, or tartar along the gumline, see your vet immediately – your cat could be in pain. Sir Buttons3-5 year old domestic shorthairGray and white tuxedoSupposedly growly and mean – actually a love bugGums extremely red along […]

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