Cataracts in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Night hunting, pouncing on speedy prey, keeping a watch to protect their territory—cats use their keen eyesight for survival in the wild and to live an active life as a pet in the home. If...
Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions
Lymphoma in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Lymphoma is one of the most common feline cancers, with around a third of new cancer cases being diagnosed as lymphoma each year. But what is it, and is your cat at risk? What Is...
Strabismus in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
You've probably seen cross-eyed cats in your life, and after marveling at their adorable expressions, wondered why they have crossed eyes. The condition that causes eyes to be continually crossed has a medical name: strabismus. Strabismus usually doesn't impact a cat's...
Arthritis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Arthritis has only been recognised as a serious and common problem in cats relatively recently. There are a number of reasons for this, including the fact that veterinary science has become better at diagnosing the...
Fading Kitten Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Fading kitten syndrome (FKS) is a condition that anyone who has bred kittens will be aware of. However, it is not a specific illness in the usual sense. Rather, there are a number of different...
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (AKA FHV): Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Cats don’t exactly get the common cold, but they definitely have their fair share of respiratory diseases, which can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), also known as feline herpesvirus,...
Toxoplasmosis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
This article aims to explain the details of Toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease that can affect both cats and humans. There are many misunderstandings about this infection, and this will provide a simple, clear explanation about...
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) (also known as Feline Interstitial Cystitis) is the most common cause of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). This article aims to give a detailed explanation of this problem, helping cat...
Cat Pulling Hair Out: Causes & Treatment
One of the distinctive features of cats is their natural inclination to groom themselves thoroughly, keeping their coats tangle-free, smooth and shiny by licking and nibbling their own coats. Sometimes, however, this natural self-grooming can...
Cat Cold: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Just like people, cats can get colds. The name “cat cold” is another way of describing an upper respiratory infection or URI. Cat colds are usually caused by a virus. Common signs that your cat...
