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How to Recognize a Sick Cat

A cat
Cats are the masters of disguise. Here we see a beautiful Abyssinian cat decoratively perched on a pedestal and disguised as a piece of sculpture- that is until she changes her mind and becomes something else! Although cats in disguise bring enormous enjoyment to our lives, many cat owners are frustrated with their favorite fur

Spa Day for Kittens

up close shot of a dark spot on cats ear
Abyssinian kittens Elizabeth Barbara and Moby came to The AMC for a spa day of sorts. Below, you can watch a video of Elizabeth in the tub. Readers of Fur the Love of Pets know these kittens from their debut in the “ABC’s of Feline DNA.” When their owner called to alert me of a

ABC’s of Feline DNA

Nearly everything about us and our cats is determined by a molecule called DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Due to the wonders of molecular genetics, DNA has been harnessed as a method of diagnosing diseases in our feline companions. Because members of a breed are closely related, genetically based diseases are often first identified in a family