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02/26/2026

Did you know that cats are among the hardest animals to read when experiencing discomfort? 🐈‍⬛

For centuries, cats have done their very best at hiding any and all possible signs pointing to pain or illness as a means of survival—and this still carries true today.

Knowing the possible warning signs for pain in cats may be crucial as a feline pet owner. 🐱According to the Cornell Feline Health Center, here are 6 potential signs that your cat may be feeling off:
🐾 Noticeable changes in body language
🐾 Changes in appetite
🐾 Changes in grooming habits
🐾 Facial expressions
🐾 Avoiding the litter box
🐾 Reduced activity
🐾 Vocalizing
🐾 Sudden/unexpected aggression
🐾 Hiding

If you believe your cat may be experiencing pain or discomfort, schedule an appointment with your local primary care veterinarian as soon as possible. Should you need us at any time, CUVS is open 24/7/365. ⏰ Call 203.595.2777 or visit cuvs.org for more information.

02/26/2026

Whether it's cleaning up after your pet, properly disposing of animal waste, or adhering to all local ordinances - including licensing, leash requirements and noise control - "Do Your Part" is another pillar of responsible pet ownership. You can find the other 🔟 pillars at this link: https://bit.ly/4reXplE

02/24/2026

Did you know spaying or neutering not only prevents the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens, but can also reduce the incidence of some common types of cat and dog cancers and help pets live a longer, healthier life?

On , support your veterinary team’s conversations with clients by providing balanced, accurate information with AVMA's Spaying & Neutering brochure, available in both English and Spanish. You can view and download the brochure, or place an order for hard copies, here: https://bit.ly/3ZzRGer

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

Support for Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 💙

Caring for a cat with chronic kidney disease can be emotionally and financially challenging. We’re grateful to share a new resource that may help ease some of that burden.

The Bobo Fund provides free prescription renal diets for eligible cat owners facing financial hardship!
Apply: https://hubs.la/Q043cJs40

The goal? To help cats continue receiving the nutrition they need while relieving a bit of financial stress for their families.

They also offers additional financial assistance programs for qualifying pet owners managing chronic medical conditions.

If you know a family who could benefit, please consider sharing this information.

For more feline health resources, visit the Cornell Feline Health Center:
https://hubs.la/Q043cJQw0

Together, we can support cats and the people who love them. 💛🐱

02/22/2026

Research shows a cat's purr can heal bones and promote tissue repair:

Cats may purr when snuggled in your lap, but the soothing rumble isn’t just a signal of happiness.

Research suggests that the vibration is produced by muscles within the larynx, which dilate and constrict the glottis as the cat breathes. This results in a sound with frequencies ranging from 20Hz to 150Hz — known to correspond with therapeutic healing frequencies for bones and tissues in humans. Studies find that bones respond to the pressure of a cat's purr by hardening.

In fact, cats often purr in stressful situations, during recovery, or even when facing death, hinting that the purr may function as a form of self-soothing or physical rejuvenation.

Behavioral experts, such as Marjan Debevere and Gary Weitzman, highlight the varied meanings behind a purr. Cats might purr to express nervousness, communicate with other cats, or simply as a way to encourage humans to feed them.

As researchers continue to study feline communication, one thing is clear: the purr is more than just a simple expression — it’s a biological marvel that deepens our understanding of the bond between cats and their humans.

Learn more: https://pubs.aip.org/asa/jasa/article/110/5_Supplement/2666/550913/The-felid-purr-A-healing-mechanism

02/19/2026

A groundbreaking study from an international team of experts in veterinary medicine, human medicine and genomics provides the first large-scale genetic map of feline cancer, revealing that cats may hold the key to understanding several human cancers.

The study, published Feb. 19 in Science, identified key similarities between certain oncogenes – the class of genes whose mutations cause cancer – in the feline cancers studied and their homologous counterparts in humans.

For example, one finding showed a striking similarity between genetic changes in malignant feline mammary tumors and some subtypes of human breast cancer that could eventually lead to new, effective treatments for both humans and cats.

Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q043W2sB0

02/19/2026

Sweet Dreams

02/17/2026