Thanks to the advent of modern medicine, cats are living longer than ever. One of the challenges that comes with being the guardian of an elderly feline companion is feline cognitive dysfunction, otherwise known as...
This article aims to explain the details of Giardiasis, a parasitic disease that can affect many mammalian species, including cats, dogs and humans. The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation...
Do you have an itchy cat or a cat with poor coat? Have you wondered if your cat has allergies? Allergies in cats are a common cause of skin problems, but they can be frustrating...
Talking about cat vomit never makes for pleasant conversation. But, when it comes to cat care, vomiting is quite an important topic. It becomes urgent when there’s blood involved. A cat vomiting blood, called hematemesis,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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 (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...
