Constipation in cats is not something to take lightly—it can be a serious health concern. Constipation occurs when cats pass hard, dry stool or have difficulty evacuating their stool. Obstipation is a severe form of...
Just like people, cats can get colds. The name “cat cold” is another way of describing an upper respiratory infection or URI. Cat colds are usually caused by a virus. Common signs that your cat...
This article aims to explain the details of bronchitis, a respiratory condition that can happen in cats for a number of reasons. The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation of...
The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about bleeding from the anus for cat owners whose pets may be affected, and who want to understand more about what’s happening. Also...
It’s unlikely your snuggly kitty would ever intend to cause harm. But sometimes, cat bites happen accidentally—for example, during play or while trying to give a cat medication. Unfortunately, cat bites are prone to infections,...
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,...
This article is about cat acne (also known as feline acne, chin acne, folliculitis or furunculosis). The aim of this article is to provide a simple, clear explanation about cat acne for cat owners. What...
Cancer is a scary word whether in talking about our human loved ones or our feline friends. If your cat has been diagnosed with cancer, understanding some basics about it can be helpful in knowing...
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a common viral infection of domestic cats. The virus causes upper respiratory disease that often closely resembles Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR), and both viruses can cause the syndrome known as “Cat...
Breast cancer in cats is one of the more common cancers, with an incidence of around 17% of tumors in female cats. But what’s scary about feline breast cancer is how serious it is- most of these tumors are malignant, and...
