Online Cat Health Library
The Cat Hospital of Chicago library is a collection of information on feline healthcare authored primarily by our doctors and/or our staff, with some articles being written by outside sources such as the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Our library of cat health care information consists of three main sections:
1) Individual articles about a wide range of topics pertinent to feline medicine
2) Ask Boo Questions and Answers. Our first hospital cat, Boo, in a humble effort to earn his keep with us, started a Q & A column back in 2001. He agreed to answer readers' cat-related health questions, though he did set strict limits on how hard he intended to work. Due to failing health in his geriatric years, Boo was euthanized in 2007, but his column has continued in his memory with 'guest' cats helping to provide answers to readers' questions.
3) Treats and Tidbits, our hospital's quarterly e-newsletter. Our quarterly newsletter started in 2005, and each edition contains a variety of information including hospital news, cat health care topics, tips on caring for cats, fun cat facts, etc.
- Library Articles
- Ask Boo
- Treats & Tidbits Quarterly eLetter
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- Treats & Tidbits - WINTER 2011
A dental quiz: see if you can spot the dental issues in an X-ray and photograph of a Cat Hospital patient’s mouth, plus why regular exams are imperative for your cat’s health and comfort; cat vaccines: which ones are important for your cats and why; holiday and winter cat safety tips; Nikko’s weight-loss update; Tree House Humane Society’s 12th annual Lights of Love Open House and Lighting Ceremony; Cat Hospital construction update; a cat’s favorite Christmas carols; rules for the cat; a prayer for animals; and more!
- Treats & Tidbits - FALL 2011
Black cat syndrome, including why black cats don’t get adopted as quickly or as often as other colors of cats, what is being done to enhance the adoption rate of black cats and Chicago-area black cats available for adoption; aging changes in cats; Halloween and Thanksgiving cat safety tips; Cat Hospital’s makeover and personnel changes; a warning about using cocoa mulch; news about a new vaccine that may cure allergies to cats; older cats not tasting food as well as when they were young; possible pet suffocation from snack bags; and some things your cat’s tail says.
- Treats & Tidbits - SUMMER 2011
Dealing with cats’ scratching; preventing parasites on cats; understanding cats with special needs: cerebellar hypoplasia; reasons to adopt an older cat instead of a kitten; safe Internet searching for all things cat-related; updates on Nikko (on-a-diet kitty), Amos (lost-and-found kitty) and Nina (hit-by-car kitty); summer safety tips for your felines; and more!
- Treats & Tidbits - SPRING 2011
Helping animals in Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami; why cats purr; clicker training your cat; feline and human female bonding; cat allergies; tips to help keep your felines safe and healthy this spring; and more.
- Treats & Tidbits – Winter 2010
What to do if your cat goes missing along with a happy-ending story of one who recently did; cat bites: why they are so serious, what to do if you suffer from a severe bite and how to avoid them; tips to keep your felines safe this holiday season and during cold weather; a new iPhone application to help find lost pets; and more.
- Treats & Tidbits – Fall 2010
Evaluating a chronically ill cat’s quality of life; tips for taking great pictures of your cats; positive black cat superstitions; tips for successfully bringing another cat into your home; Halloween and Thanksgiving feline safety tips; and more.
- Treats & Tidbits – Summer 2010
Feline high-rise syndrome; reasons to adopt an adult cat; new, free cat care guide; most popular cat names in Chicago; letting your cat safely enjoy the great outdoors; seasonal safety tips; and more.
- Treats & Tidbits – Spring 2010
Feline heartworm disease; feline first aid kits; feline fire survival; how to give cats medication; new state-of-the-art laser and eye pressure measurement device at Cat Hospital; feline spring safety tips; and more…
- Treats & Tidbits – Winter 2009
Felines and pacemakers; stress and cats; how long cats live and equivalent human ages; feline winter and holiday safety tips; cat footpads; signs of ear infections; and more…
- Treats & Tidbits – FALL 2009
New veterinarian; Cat Hospital now boarding; new emergency and referral facility; feline fall safety tips; symptoms you don’t want to ignore; good litter box behavior tips; and more…
- Treats & Tidbits – SUMMER 2009
Pet insurance; Cat Hospital’s online cat health library; presidents who have had cats; feline summer safety tips; ringworm; and ensuring your microchip provider has your correct contact information.
- Treats & Tidbits – SPRING 2009
The facts on MRSA; spring seasonal reminders; safe, online sources for cat-care information; getting couch potato cats moving Part II; feline redirected aggression; special extras; and more…
- Treats & Tidbits – Special Edition- Feline Dental Health
A very special edition of Treats and Tidbits in honor of Pet Dental Health Month. Get the scoop on feline dental disease, what causes it, detecting it, what happens during dental cleanings, how to prevent dental disease, and more…
- Treats & Tidbits – WINTER 2008
Where to scrimp on cat care, and where to not; holiday and winter animal safety tips; getting couch potato cats moving Part I; appetite changes; cat face rubs; Dr. Currigan on TheDailyCat.com; and more…
- Treats & Tidbits – FALL 2008
More common cat myths; allergies and cats; Halloween and Thanksgiving cat safety tips; a heroic cat; cats get no respect; cats’ incredible hearing; and more…
- Treats & Tidbits – SUMMER 2008
Special needs cats; common cat myths; summer seasonal reminders; Dr. Currigan and Clients on WebVet; The Pope Cares for Stray Cats; catgut; cat spine; the addictiveness of catnip; and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – SPRING 2008
Symptoms to watch; flea season reminder; litter box cleanliness; the benefits of grooming your cat; Cat Hospital’s new Cat Health History form; cats top dogs; and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – WINTER 2007
Holiday safety; the mystery of cats eyes revealed; egyptians and their kitties; Boo's message from the beyond; dental x-rays; cat ZZZs; and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – Special Edition- FERAL CATS
A very special edition of Treats and Tidbits coinciding with National Feral Cat Day. Find out about: information on feral and stray cats; changing the policies that kill feral cats and kittens; and lots more...
- Treats & Tidbits – FALL 2007
Welcome our two new Veterinarians; Resolving troublesome habits of Maine Coon cats; The secret to your cat's flexibility; Microchip update; Response to recently reported studies that link microchips in animals to cancer; A Farewell to Boo; and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – SUMMER 2007
Hitting the Road with Your Putty Tat; Boo VS. cicadas; Biggest Loser- Cat Style UPDATE; A fond farewell; polydactyl cats; kitty mood rings; how does your kitten smell? and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – SPRING 2007
Heartworm Disease; The Cat Tongue; Boo Teaches How to Deal With the "Late Night Crazies"; The Importance of Vaccinations, and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – WINTER 2006
'Tis the Season to be Careful; A Ziggy Update; Cat Resolutions from Boo; Biggest Loser- Cat Style, and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – FALL 2006
A Survival Tail; Helping Homeless Animals; Separation Anxiety Advice from Boo; A Sad Goodbye to Lars, Cat Hospital Open House, and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – SUMMER 2006
We Have a New Kitten, Now What?; Feline High-Rise Syndrome; Boo Helps Older Cats Adjust to New Kittens; and more...
- Treats and Tidbits – SPRING 2006
A Katrina Reunion; Boo Talks Fleas; Kneading Behavior; Cat Lactose Intolerance; and more...
- Treats and Tidbits – WINTER 2005
How to Have a Very Meowy Holiday Season; New Year's Resolutions For You and Kitty; Boo Discusses Holiday Parties and Your Cat; Cat Hospital of Chicago in The Chicago Tribune; Litter Box Behavior; and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – FALL 2005
Is Your Cat in Pain?; Keep Your Cat Safe on Halloween; Ask Boo: How You and Your Kitty Can Be Ready For Disaster; Cat Obesity; and more...
- Treats & Tidbits – SUMMER 2005
Welcome Dr. Andra McKamey and Dr. Christina Comm; Hot Times, Summer With Your Kitty- Advice From Boo; Cat Acne; Human Medicines; and more...
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