Plasma Cell Pododermatitus literally means foot inflammation involving infiltration by plasma cells. It is a disease that affects cats. It is believed to be an auto-immune disease. Some studies have linked Pododermatitus to the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). A biopsy is required to confirm the disease. The foot pad appears mushy and balloons out, sometimes […]
Some of the following are highlights from Dr. Phil Zeltzman’s newsletter. Dr. Zeltzman is a highly respected, board-certified veterinary surgeon practicing in Pennsylvania. We urge you to join in subscribing to his free newsletter, where you will find invaluable information about pets. Dr. Zeltzman calls athritis in cats “the Silent Epidemic.” This is due to […]
Feral cats are the offspring of lost or abandoned pets or other feral cats. They are usually wild and having had no human contact, are fearful of people. Some feral cats, with time and patience, can adapt to being pets. Stray/Homeless cats are pets that are lost or have been abandoned. They are accustomed to […]
