FIV virus, is the abbreviation for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. This is the pathogen which causes Feline AIDS, which is the abbreviation for Feline Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. There are parallels with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)...
Hip dysplasia is the name given to an abnormally formed hip joint. It is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. Although uncommon in most cats, some pure breeds (such as Maine Coon...
Anemia is the term for a decrease in the body’s circulating red blood cells (RBCs). Depending how low the RBC count goes, this may cause anything from mild symptoms to a life-threatening emergency. In cats,...
Cerebellar hypoplasia, also known as ‘wobbly cat syndrome’, is an anatomical deformity of a kitten’s brain that leads to abnormal movements and gait. This neurological disorder can affect cats and dogs, but there are different...
Does your cat display peculiar behavior like licking or chewing fabric, bags, cables, rubber, plants, straws, cardboard, and household objects? Rest assured you’re not alone. Some days, our lounge resembles a paper shredding factory and...
This article aims to explain the details of radial hypoplasia in cats. This is the term that is used to describe an anatomical deformity of a cat’s front legs that leads to an unusual appearance...
If there was a “difficult feline diseases” award, feline pancreatitis would certainly be in the running. It is difficult to diagnose, difficult to treat, and difficult to determine what causes it. Pancreatitis in cats is...
This article aims to explain the details of mouth ulcers in cats, providing a simple, clear explanation about mouth ulcers for pet owners whose cats may be affected, and who want to understand more about...
We've all felt dehydrated at one time or another and no one likes the feeling. Like all living things, cats can get dehydrated too. This article aims to explain all about dehydration in cats, including...
The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) for cat owners. This is a common finding in sick cats, with many possible causes. The first stage...
Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are common in cats, especially among cats housed closely together in such environments as animal shelters, breeding catteries, and boarding facilities. Cat URIs are also common among ferals living in large...
Fungi (or funguses—both are correct!) are a group of organisms that include spores, yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. Like bacteria, they exist all around us, but they are often too small to see. They are found...
