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...
A bile duct obstruction, or cholestasis, occurs when the tube that carries bile from the gall bladder to the small intestine becomes blocked. For cats and humans alike, the liver produces bile and stores it...
This article aims to explain the details of cat scooting, a behavior that can happen in cats for a number of reasons. The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about...
Eye cancer in cats is rare, but it does affect some cats. If you ever notice something unusual about your cat's eye, such as redness, swelling, discharge, or squinting, it's always best to get it...
Addison's disease is a rare condition in cats caused by disease or damage to the adrenal glands. This condition is technically known as “hypoadrenocorticism,” which means there is reduced activity of the adrenal cortex, the...
Melanoma is a type of tumor that is thankfully rare in cats. It most often affects the eye but can also develop in the skin, mouth, ears, and rest of the body. While they can...
