A diagnosis of liver cancer, or even the suspicion of liver cancer, is a scary moment for any pet owner. Even as your veterinarian is gathering information, your mind is probably already racing ahead to...
With old age in cats comes age-related health problems. One of these problems is kidney failure, a progressive disease defined by a significant loss of kidney function. Kidney failure in cats is a big topic,...
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,...
Intestinal cancer is a relatively uncommon form of cancer in cats, accounting for only a small percentage of all feline cancer cases. That’s good news because, when intestinal cancer does occur, it is a serious...
Scientific language is designed to make the world a less offensive, more sanitised place. If I told you that Eddy, the cat in the picture, had IBD, you might think “that sounds interesting - I...
Hyperthyroidism is a very common condition in cats, especially over the age of ten years old. What and Where Are the Thyroid Glands? The thyroid glands are small structures, located halfway up the neck in...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is an important health concern in older cats. High blood pressure in cats usually occurs secondary to an underlying disease, such as kidney disease or hyperthyroidism, and it can lead...
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...
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,...
I’m often asked if cats, like people, suffer from heart attacks. Technically the answer is “No” since a heart attack in a person typically involves a blockage of a coronary artery (arteriosclerosis.) When this happens,...
