Cat Health
In early March 2026, 21 dead geese were seen at the Central Park Reservoir, while the Wild Bird Fund reported a sharp increase in suspected avian influenza cases during the preceding winter. For anyone with an indoor-outdoor cat in Brooklyn, that is not just a wildlife story. Bird flu cases have already appeared in New…
Bringing home a kitten means a string of firsts, and a kitten’s first vet visit is the one that sets the tone for years of care to come. It’s a milestone new dog owners know well too, though the puppy checkups timeline looks a little different from what a kitten needs. New owners often show…
Heartworm disease sounds like a dog problem, and for years that assumption left a lot of cats unprotected. Cats can get infected too, and when they do, the outcome is often harder to manage than it is in dogs. If you’re weighing whether heartworm prevention is worth it for an indoor cat, the short answer…
Pet insurance can be worth considering for Brooklyn pet owners, especially when emergency or surgical veterinary care can cost several thousand dollars depending on the condition, clinic, and treatment needed. As part of your pet wellness planning, it helps to understand what insurance may cover, what it usually excludes, and how your pet’s age, breed,…
If your cat is drinking more water than usual, the cause may be related to diet, warm weather, or activity, but it can also be linked to medical concerns such as hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney disease, or diabetes mellitus. Cat veterinarians can evaluate changes in water intake, litter box habits, weight, appetite, and behavior to determine…
Cat’s have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, so it’s important to help keep their ears protected! Animals, and in this case cats, have heightened senses compared to their human counterparts. Cats have a remarkable sense of hearing that is a similar range to humans, but cats can hear many higher-pitched sounds that go undetected by…
Learn the important signs and symptoms of abscesses in your feline friend! Abscesses are not uncommon in cats, but they’re not something you want to be left untreated or go unnoticed because they’re quite painful for cats. There are many causes for abscesses, and knowing what to look for and how to treat them is…
Wipe, scoop, and spray towards a healthier environment for your cat! Being a cat parent is worth it — the snuggles and the fun in getting to know the unique personalities of cats — and then there is the dirty and less rewarding job of cleaning the litter box. You have to admit, tending to…
Learn more about common cat feeding questions. Whether you just became a first-time cat parent or you’ve had many cats over the years, at one time or another (maybe right now), you’ve wondered about how much you should feed your cat and what kind of cat food you should use. It seems that everyone has…
Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of feline diabetes. Cats too — just like their owners — can develop diabetes, and in fact, feline diabetes is the second most common endocrine disorder in cats. Feline diabetes centers around insulin produced by the pancreas and its ability to properly regulate blood glucose levels in…