Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Cat

Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Cat

 
Cat overpopulation is a very serious problem in the United States. There are simply too many cats and not enough people to care for them. Responsibility is the key to cat ownership, and a major part of that responsibility is guaranteeing that your cat doesn’t reproduce.

Neutering and spaying are two of the most commonly performed elective procedures.  Not only do they help curtail cat overpopulation, they also bring many health and behavior benefits to both you and your cat.

Reader Question: How Can I Get My Cat to Stop Urinating Outside the Box?

How Can I Get My Cat to Stop Urinating Outside the Box?
CatChannel veterinary expert Arnold Plotnick, DVM, offers solutions that can help an adult cat stop spraying after the arrival of a new kitten.

Dr. Arnold Plotnick is one of CatChannel's feline health experts. Check out more of his CatChannel answers.

Q: I have had my 2-year-old spayed cat since birth. Ever since we got a new kitten four months, my adult cat has been peeing on the walls. It smells horrible in the basement. My mom wants to give them away because of this. If I give my kitten away, will my older one stop spraying on the walls? Also, is there a way to stop her spraying?

What We Tell Our Clients When their Cat is Diagnosed with Ringworm

Ringworm

Despite the name, ringworm is not a “worm”.  It is a fungal infection (dermatophytosis) of the hair and skin.  It is also one of the few feline infectious diseases that can be transmitted from cats to humans. 

Cats may become infected with ringworm if exposed to infective spores. The most common sources of ringworm spores are an infected animal, a contaminated object, or a contaminated environment.  Once the spores land on a cat’s fur, if they survive the cat’s natural defense mechanisms (for example, grooming and sunbathing), they adhere to and invade the hair shaft and skin, initiating the infection.

February is National Pet Dental Month

Dental disease is the most common disease seen in pets. In fact, the majority of cats aged over five years have some form of dental disease. Pets need dental care just like humans do – and during the month of February Manhattan Cat Specialists wants to help get your cat’s health teeth healthy!


February is National Pet Dental Month. To encourage cat owners to take good care of their cats’ teeth, Manhattan Cat Specialists is offering, during the month of February, a free dental evaluation by one of our licensed veterinary technicians. Join the event on Facebook. During this screening, the technician will evaluate the condition of your cats’ teeth and gums and will inform you if it appears that your cat has issues that need further evaluation. We can also advise you on how to keep your cats teeth healthy at home.