Cats Articles

Solensia (frunevetmab) for cats and Librela (bedinvetmab) for dogs are once-monthly anti-NGF monoclonal antibody injections used to control osteoarthritis pain. They can improve mobility and comfort in some pets, but neither drug has a universal response rate, a risk-free safety profile, or a single worldwide price. This evergreen guide explains what current FDA and European/UK regulators actually say about effectiveness, dosing, adverse events and post-market safety updates; why Solensia is not accurately described as having 'no kidney concern'; why Librela's neurologic and musculoskeletal safety information changed after approval; how to interpret owner-reported improvement; and how to get a realistic monthly cost quote without relying on invented global averages.

ASPCA (Feb 26, 2026): even very small minoxidil exposures can cause life-threatening cardiovascular collapse in cats — no antidote exists. Reports to ASPCA Poison Control increased 965% from 2013 to 2024 (JAAD 2025 study). 14.7% cat mortality in a 68-case clinical series (vs. 0% dog mortality). Cats are exposed not by direct application but by lying on treated pillowcases, licking their owner's scalp after application, or grooming their own fur after contact. This guide covers the full symptom timeline (45-min onset), emergency treatment protocol, every hidden exposure route, and the complete safe-use checklist for households that use Rogaine and have cats.

BC's 2025-2026 H5N1 Fraser Valley outbreak triggered CFIA recalls and enhanced testing for BC-sourced raw cat food. This guide covers the CFIA recall timeline (Nov 2025-Apr 2026), how to check your brand against the recall database, sourcing risk assessment, HPP processing as a safety filter, Health Canada's April 2026 BC household handling protocol, and safe alternative feeding options during the outbreak. Includes pet insurance coverage for food-related illness in BC.

Easter lily exposure is a veterinary emergency for cats. True lilies (Lilium) and daylilies (Hemerocallis) can cause acute kidney injury after very small exposures, including pollen or vase water. Learn the 0–72 hour symptom timeline, what to do immediately in Canada, which 'lilies' cause kidney failure, and what emergency vets monitor and treat.

Quebec does not publish a reliable citywide dataset proving Montreal veterinary care is 15–25% more expensive than Quebec City. This updated guide uses the AMVQ's official 2026 senior-cat cost estimate as the province-wide benchmark, then explains how dental care, CKD, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, insurance and specialist referrals can change the budget — with verified Montreal pricing examples and a safer method for comparing clinics.

Radioactive iodine for feline hyperthyroidism is available in Saskatchewan at the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre in Saskatoon. This updated guide explains WCVM's I-131 program, current public waiting-list and deposit information, pre-treatment testing, kidney considerations, methimazole, Hill's y/d, insurance questions and telehealth limits — replacing outdated claims that Saskatchewan cats must travel to Calgary.

Alberta cat owners face rising vet costs — CARE Calgary emergency surgery averages $4,800. This guide compares Trupanion (direct billing at CARE Calgary and Guardian Edmonton), Petsecure (four tiers, wellness add-on) and Lemonade Canada for Alberta exotic cat owners. Includes breed-specific premium tables (Maine Coon, Sphynx, Bengal, Persian, Ragdoll) for Calgary/Edmonton, rural Alberta insurance gap analysis, out-of-province referral coverage, H5N1 coverage by insurer, and pre-existing condition traps for Alberta exotic breeds.

Bringing a dog or cat to Hawaiʻi does not automatically mean a 120-day stay in quarantine. Pets that meet Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity requirements can qualify for Direct Airport Release or the 5 Day Or Less program. This evergreen guide explains the real order of microchip, rabies vaccinations and FAVN testing, the 30-day waiting rules, Honolulu versus neighbor-island entry, health-certificate and tick-treatment requirements, the HIPOP online application option, current fees, service-dog rules and common release delays.

H5N1 can infect cats after contact with infected birds, contaminated environments or raw animal products. This Ontario-focused guide separates confirmed history from current risk, explains what to do after dead-bird exposure, why Canadian authorities advise against raw meat and raw milk for pets, which symptoms need veterinary attention, and how to check current Ontario H5N1 activity without relying on an outdated regional risk map.