Lungworm is a generic term for a parasite that infects the lungs. I’ve thankfully never diagnosed a case of cat lungworms during my veterinary career so far. While it can go undetected and not cause ...

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Sylvester’s mom called in a panic. Her adorable black and white kitten had some strange-looking material stuck in the hair under his tail. She described it as some hard, light tan granules. When we ...

When veterinarians found half-foot-long worms living in their feline patients, they had discovered something new: The worms, Dracunculus insignis, had never before been seen in cats. The worms can ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Many pet owners don't realize that protection from heartworms is as important for cats as it is for dogs. "For a long time, veterinarians didn't know cats were getting ...

A good worming routine is all part of being a responsible cat owner and it’s vital to protect your cat or kitten from worms. Check out important tips to protect ...