Cat Dander: Allergies, Removal and Treatment
If you find yourself sneezing, having watery eyes, skin rashes, a runny nose, or asthma attacks around cats, then you are likely allergic to cat dander. Cat dander is a normal part of having a...
Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions
Heartworm Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Do you know about heartworm disease in cats? If not, continue reading as this is essential information for all cat owners to know. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease in cats in...
Bacterial Infections in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Bacteria are everywhere! Most bacteria are harmless to both us and our cats, and many are actually beneficial. However, some types of bacteria (called pathogenic bacteria) can make our cats unwell if their immune systems...
Kidney Cancer in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Kidney cancer is one of the less common types of cancer that can affect cats. Nearly all types of cancer are more common in older cats, but renal lymphoma can affect younger cats as well,...
Abdominal Cavity Inflammation (Peritonitis) in Cats
This article explains the details of peritonitis in cats. The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about peritonitis for cat owners whose pets may be affected, and who want to...
‘Mad Itch’ Pseudorabies Virus Infection in Cats
What Is Feline Pseudorabies? Feline pseudorabies is a rare disease caused by pseudorabies virus (PRV, also known as suid herpesvirus-1), which is a herpes virus. Pseudorabies virus infection mainly affects farm animals (primarily pigs) but it...
Gastroenteritis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
This article aims to provide a simple, clear explanation about gastroenteritis for cat owners whose pets may be affected, and who want to understand more about what’s happening. What Is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis is defined as...
Leaky Gut Syndrome In Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
“Leaky gut syndrome” is a term used to describe a condition where the wall of the intestine is more permeable than it should be. The lining of the intestinal wall is an important barrier. In healthy...
High Cholesterol in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
This article aims to explain the details of high cholesterol in cats, a condition that can happen in cats for a number of reasons. The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about cholesterol levels, whether...
Ringworm in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about ringworm for cat owners. This is a common skin disease in cats, with a particular significance in that it is a zoonotic...
Cat Uterus Infection (Pyometra): Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
This article aims to explain the details of pyometra in female cats, a common and serious infection of the uterus which can be a life threatening condition. The aim of this article is to provide...
Heart Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
A diagnosis of heart disease in your cat can be worrying. This article aims to give you clear facts about what this diagnosis means, as well as the possible consequences for your cat's health. What...