Feline Behavior

Solensia: A Breakthrough Treatment for Feline Osteoarthritis

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What is Feline Osteoarthritis (OA)? Osteoarthritis is a very common degenerative condition in the joints in cats, where the protective tissue in the joints (cartilage) is worn down and the bones rub against one another causing significant pain and decreased mobility. It is estimated that 40% of all cats have clinical signs of OA pain. Clinical studies have shown that 60% of cats greater than 6 years of age, and 90% of cats over age 12 have radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis. The condition is not exclusive to older cats however and studies have documented cats as young as 2 years … Read more »

Cat Scratching….Help!!

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          Concerns about inappropriate scratching among cat owners are a common occurrence. In some cases, the destruction is bad enough that pet parents consider re-homing their kitty. The good news is that for those facing this stressful situation there are some solutions that can help. It is vital to understand that scratching is a normal behavior of cats. Cats use scratching to mark their territory and frequently traveled routes. Scratching can occur more at times of change or stress – such as the addition of new furniture, a change in the family, a new pet or … Read more »

Nature Lover, Cat Lover…Should a Cat Go Outside?

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Nature lover, Cat lover…a perspective. An outdoor cat is any cat that spends time outdoors including feral, stray, farm, unowned, and indoor/outdoor cats.  An estimate from 2013 suggests that outdoor cats kill 1.3 to 4 billion wild birds and 6.3 to 22.3 billion wild mammals in the US, per year!  And not all prey are quickly killed by cats.  Many may be maimed or injured creating an even greater humane concern.  One rehabilitation center in Minnesota admitted 5600 animals in 2019 that had been attacked by cats.  Cats are considered just one of the many reasons for population decline of … Read more »

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