Your cat is lounging in the windowsill, looking perfectly serene. Then, all of a sudden, she perks up, jumps off the windowsill, and runs screaming through your home. What on earth just happened?! No, your...
In this article, you'll find out how cats get ear mites, learn about the signs of an ear mite infection, and get details on how to eradicate an infestation. What Are Ear Mites in Cats?...
Constipation in cats is not something to take lightly—it can be a serious health concern. Constipation occurs when cats pass hard, dry stool or have difficulty evacuating their stool. Obstipation is a severe form of...
Feline obesity is a big problem (pun certainly intended). It’s so big that 30-45% of cats in the United States are obese, defined as 20% above ideal body weight. As a nutritional disease, obesity has...
What Is Feline Distemper or Panleukopenia? Feline Panleukopenia (or Panleucopaenia, to use its UK English spelling), also known as Feline Distemper, is a highly contagious viral disease (i.e. it spreads very easily). The causative virus...
If your cat is urinating outside the litter box, straining to urinate, urinating frequently, yowling when urinating, or has blood in the urine, it could mean they have a urinary tract infection (UTI). Urinary tract...
Scientific language is designed to make the world a less offensive, more sanitised place. If I told you that Eddy, the cat in the picture, had IBD, you might think “that sounds interesting - I...
Hyperthyroidism is a very common condition in cats, especially over the age of ten years old. What and Where Are the Thyroid Glands? The thyroid glands are small structures, located halfway up the neck in...
Diabetes, a hormonal condition which affects blood sugar levels, is well known in people. But did you know that cats can be diabetic too? In our feline companions, diabetes causes symptoms such as urinating and...
Progressive Retinal Degeneration or Atrophy was first recognized in the onset of the 20th century in an exotic dog breed named the Gordon Settlers. Since then, it has been documented and exhibited by more than...
