Pneumothorax is also known as a collapsed lung. Pneumothorax in cats develops when air leaks into the space inside the chest around the lung. This space (known as the "pleural cavity") is normally a “non-space,”...
Low blood potassium (hypokalemia) in cats is a common issue. It is caused by a number of specific conditions. This article explains the details of the issue. We will explore what low blood potassium in...
A prolapsed uterus in cats is also referred to as uterine prolapse. It happens when the uterus (womb) of a female cat (queen) is pushed inside out, out of the rear end of a cat,...
What Is Stomatitis in Cats? “Stoma” is the Greek word for “mouth”, so stomatitis in cats means “inflammation of the stoma”, “inflammation of the oral cavity”, or “inflammation of the mouth and lips”. Inflammation causes...
The aim of this article is to explain to cat carers the reasons why cats may develop ataxia, how to identify it, and what to do to help cats suffering from this common problem. What...
Worms, unfortunately, are an inevitable part of your cat's life. A small worm burden in a cat might not cause too much harm, but as the worms grow or reproduce, and the worm burden increases,...
Eyelid agenesis in cats (also called “eyelid coloboma”) is a rare condition where a cat is born with some or all of its upper eyelid missing. The eyelid is responsible for protecting the eye and...
Retinal detachment in cats is a serious condition where the retina in their eye becomes loose and starts to come away. The retina is a thin layer at the back of the eyeball that processes light coming into the eye and...
In this article, we will take a look at the details of urticaria in cats. Urticaria is essentially hives and rashes. Read on for a simple, clear explanation as to why this condition can develop...
Bordetella in cats, also known as Bordetellosis, is a respiratory disease caused by a bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica. How Common Bordetella Is Bordetella bronchiseptica is a common bacteria in the feline population. The bacteria can...
