Prolapsed Uterus in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A prolapsed uterus in cats is also referred to as uterine prolapse. It happens when the uterus (womb) of a female cat (queen) is pushed inside out, out of the rear end of a cat,...
Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions
Stomatitis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
What Is Stomatitis in Cats? “Stoma” is the Greek word for “mouth”, so stomatitis in cats means “inflammation of the stoma”, “inflammation of the oral cavity”, or “inflammation of the mouth and lips”. Inflammation causes...
Ataxia in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The aim of this article is to explain to cat carers the reasons why cats may develop ataxia, how to identify it, and what to do to help cats suffering from this common problem. What...
10 Common Types of Worms in Cats (With Pictures)
Worms, unfortunately, are an inevitable part of your cat's life. A small worm burden in a cat might not cause too much harm, but as the worms grow or reproduce, and the worm burden increases,...
Eyelid Agenesis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Eyelid agenesis in cats (also called “eyelid coloboma”) is a rare condition where a cat is born with some or all of its upper eyelid missing. The eyelid is responsible for protecting the eye and...
Retinal Detachment in Cats: Causes, Treatment and Recovery
Retinal detachment in cats is a serious condition where the retina in their eye becomes loose and starts to come away. The retina is a thin layer at the back of the eyeball that processes light coming into the eye and...
Urticaria in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
In this article, we will take a look at the details of urticaria in cats. Urticaria is essentially hives and rashes. Read on for a simple, clear explanation as to why this condition can develop...
Bordetella in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Bordetella in cats, also known as Bordetellosis, is a respiratory disease caused by a bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica. How Common Bordetella Is Bordetella bronchiseptica is a common bacteria in the feline population. The bacteria can...
Dental Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
If your veterinarian has diagnosed your cat with dental disease, you're in good company! Dental disease is a relatively common problem, affecting the majority of adult cats. In fact, some studies estimate that dental disease...
Types of Common Cat Viruses Explained
We all love our cats and want them to stay healthy and well for a long and happy life. As cat owners, there are several common cat viruses to know about and watch out for....
Feline Aids: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
What Is Feline Aids? Feline AIDS (Feline Acquired Immune Deficiency) Syndrome) is a disease caused by FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). As the name suggests, the syndrome has parallels with Human AIDS, caused by the Human Immunodeficiency...
Conjunctivitis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Eye problems are common in cats, and conjunctivitis is the most common presentation. Most people have a vague understanding of the term “conjunctivitis”, and if their pet cat develops runny, sore-looking eyes, they may even...