Blood clot formation in cats is a very serious condition which requires rapid veterinary assessment and treatment. This is made difficult as commonly the presence of a blood clot may be unknown until it leads...
Sudden blindness in cats is very worrying for both you and your cat. You may have noticed your cat behaving strangely, vocalizing, bumping into things, or having trouble finding their food bowl. Some cats become...
A cat leaking urine around your home is sure to cause some complicated emotions. While you're concerned for your sweet pet's health, you're also frustrated with cleaning it all up and finding a solution. Meanwhile,...
Calcium is a highly important mineral for many systems in a cat's body. It plays a vital role in bone and teeth development, muscle contraction, milk production, metabolism, nerve conduction, and blood clotting. A low...
Mercury poisoning in cats is rare - thankfully far less common than it used to be. Despite its rarity, this type of poisoning can have serious, and sometimes fatal, effects in cats, even with treatment....
Cryptococcus is a fungal infection and is considered to be the most common systemic fungal disease that occurs in cats. It occurs worldwide and is caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans/Cryptococcus gattii species complex, whose...
Miliary dermatitis in cats is a pattern of skin disease, rather than a condition in itself. It’s a specific cutaneous (skin) reaction that occurs in response to multiple skin conditions such as allergies or parasites....
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), previously known as feline urinary syndrome and feline urologic syndrome, is a condition that affects the bladder and urethra of cats. The urethra is the long tube that carries...
Hyperadrenocorticism in cats, also known as hypercortisolism or Cushing’s disease, is a rare condition in cats. In this article, learn what causes hyperadrenocorticism, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and some frequently asked questions. What...
Sepsis happens when your cat’s immune system overreacts to an infection somewhere in their body. Instead of attacking the infection (what your cat’s immune system is designed to do), it begins to attack inside your...
Anaphylaxis (also known as acute systemic anaphylaxis) is a severe overreaction by the immune system, which instead of protecting the animal, creates physiological effects which cause harm to the pet. This exaggerated immune response can...
Coccidia in cats refers to a broad category for a group of protozoal internal parasites that can cause diarrhea, especially in kittens and cats housed in high volume environments like shelters, catteries, and colonies. In...
