A Dreamer
October 18, 2022
The story of an owner and a cat… and the challenging journey they take together.
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A Tail Of Faults
February 15, 2022
Can over-zealous handling of a cat`s tail during judging actually cause a tail fault? You be the judge.
Cow Hocks In A Kitten
May 13, 2018
Cow hocks is a fault in the conformation of the hind quarters of a kitty. See photos of a cow hocked Exotic Shorthair kitten and learn how the condition was improved through diet and exercise.
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Cow Hocks In The Cat
July 15, 2025
Cow hocks are a conformation fault of the hind legs. This article includes diagrams, descriptions and protocols for improving the condition.
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Detecting A Kink In A Cat’s Tail
September 1, 2025
Part of the evaluation routine for every kitten should be checking for a tail kink. Learn how to detect a kink in your cat's tail.
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Femoral Head Fractures In Cats
March 20, 2015
The top of the femur bone in the hind leg of a cat forms the ball of the hip joint. In kittens, the head of the bone has a growth plate. This growth plate is susceptible to developing fractures or breaks, especially in large breed kittens. Learn more about how you can minimize the risk of your kitten suffering such a fracture.
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Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome, Part 1
March 1, 2025
This is the Part One article about Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome. We discuss the condition, along with its causes and prognosis.
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Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome, Part 2
March 1, 2025
In Part Two about Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome, we discuss the treatment options for FCK in detail, including examples of splinting.
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Hip Dysplasia In Cats
September 22, 2018
At one time, it was thought that cats were not affected by hip dysplasia. We now know better. Learn the symptoms and treatment for this painful condition.
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Luxated Patellas In Cats
September 23, 2019
A luxated patella refers to the condition when the kneecap slips out of position when the joint is moved, typically resulting in lameness in the cat.
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