Liver Failure in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
A diagnosis of liver failure in your cat can be worrying for cat owners: this article aims to give cat carers clear facts about what this means, and about the possible consequences for a cat's...
Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions
Cat Back Legs Collapsing: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
All cats should be able to walk, run and even jump easily, with strong, well-balanced back legs. There are a number of conditions that can affect the back legs, causing lameness, weakness, lack of stability,...
Whipworms in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Our pets can be hosts to a number of intestinal parasites, including roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. These parasites can affect the overall health and wellbeing of our companion animals. Whipworm infections can be especially...
Cat Teeth Plaque & Tartar: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
The accumulation of plaque on cats' teeth plays a significant role in the development of dental disease and bad breath in cats. This article aims to explain the details about cat teeth plaque clearly, so...
High Blood Pressure in Cats (Hypertension): Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
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...
Bone Cancer in Cats (Osteosarcoma): Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
What Is Bone Cancer in Cats? It’s important to understand the terminology when it comes to cancer in dogs and cats, just as it is in humans: such diseases have a universal language that is...
Hair Loss in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Most cats are constantly shedding some fur and regrowing more. This hair loss leads to all the fur on your furniture and clothing, but it’s normal. However, cats can experience too much hair loss and...
Intestinal Cancer in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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...
Can Cats Have Heart Attacks?
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,...
Stomach Cancer in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Although stomach cancer is a relatively uncommon condition in cats, it can and does occur. Unfortunately, it is often associated with a relatively poor prognosis. Read on to learn more about this condition. What Is...