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...
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...
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...
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...
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 jaws, surrounding the cat's teeth....
“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 type of dermatitis (i.e. inflammation...
