With old age in cats comes age-related health problems. One of these problems is kidney failure, a progressive disease defined by a significant loss of kidney function. Kidney failure in cats is a big topic,...
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a common viral infection of domestic cats. The virus causes upper respiratory disease that often closely resembles Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR), and both viruses can cause the syndrome known as “Cat...
A diagnosis of a heart murmur in your cat can be worrying: this article aims to give you clear facts about what this means, and about the possible consequences for your cat's health. What Is...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a complex, serious, and until very recently, it was always ultimately a fatal disease of cats. FIP is caused by a biotype of Feline Coronavirus (FCoV), called Feline Infectious Peritonitis...
The eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC) in cats is, well, complex. Rather than being a disease unto itself, the EGC is a collection of skin lesions that affect cats. In this article, we’ll tell you what...
Hookworms are just one type of gastrointestinal parasite (tiny organisms that live in your cat’s gastrointestinal tract, causing adverse health effects). Some other common intestinal parasites seen in cats include roundworms, tapeworms, coccidia, and Giardia. Intestinal parasites are...
Epilepsy is a syndrome that describes the situation where a cat has recurrent seizures (also known as convulsions or fits) at intervals that may be days, hours, or months apart. Epilepsy can affect small animals...
What Is Gingivitis in Cats? Gingivitis in cats is defined as “inflammation of the cat's gums”. The term “gingiva” means “gums” which are the pink mucous membrane covering the bones of the upper and lower...
What Is Mange in Cats? “Mange” is a general term that means an infectious skin disease characterized by intense itching, reddened skin, and alopecia (loss of hair), caused by parasitic mites. While mange is a...
Intestinal parasites, some of which are commonly referred to as “worms,” are unfortunately all too common in pet cats. These parasites live inside your cat’s body, where they can wreak havoc on your cat’s health....
