Tooth resorption is known by different names to vets, such as feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs), cervical lesions, or neck lesions. Regardless of the name, tooth resorption is a common dental problem that affects 30–60%...
Haw’s syndrome is when a cat’s third eyelids become visible across both eyes, with no other eye abnormalities. The third eyelid (also called the nictitating membrane) is a thin white piece of tissue. You might...
Horner’s syndrome in cats describes a combination of symptoms, it is not a disease in itself. Symptoms arise from damage to part of the autonomic nervous system, called the sympathetic nervous system. This part of...
Mastitis in cats occurs when a mammary gland (breast tissue) becomes enlarged and inflamed. Cats have eight mammary glands, and mastitis can affect just one gland or multiple glands at once. It can be a...
Cats are adventurous and curious pets. Unfortunately, their curiosity can sometimes cause them to get injured. Tail injuries in cats are a common occurrence and one that I see regularly as a vet. Cats, particularly...
Cats are well known for their ability to sit, stand, walk, run and jump easily and steadily, with excellent balance and coordination. The physical structures that allows cats to be so physically nimble and well-balanced...
Miscarriage in cats refers to the loss of one or more fetal kittens during pregnancy. Miscarriage might occur for several reasons, and can happen at different times during pregnancy. In this article, learn about some...
Bradycardia is a term that refers to having a slower than expected heart rate. In this article, you’ll learn about sinus bradycardia specifically, potential causes in cats, ways bradycardia is diagnosed and treated, and some...
Taurine is an amino acid that cats uniquely require in their diet to stay healthy. In this article, you’ll learn what taurine is and what it’s needed for, what happens when cats don’t get enough...
Heatstroke in cats is a very serious medical emergency that requires immediate veterinary care. In this article, you’ll learn the causes of heatstroke in cats, how to recognize signs of illness, how heatstroke is treated,...
Because hemorrhoids are common in people, it is a common assumption that a swelling or disorder around the anal area in cats may be the same condition. While cats don’t get hemorrhoids specifically, learn more...
Protozoal infections are caused when a cat becomes infected with protozoa—microscopic single-celled organisms. The term "protozoal infection" is used in the same way as bacterial infection (caused by bacteria) and viral infection (caused by viruses)....
