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An infection is defined as “the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses that are not normally present within the body”. A cat eye infection occurs when a cat’s eye is affected...
Seizures, also known as fits or convulsions, are caused by excessive electrical activity in the brain. The random firing of nerve impulses leads to loss of normal consciousness with uncontrolled, uncoordinated, repetitive contractions of some...
Many cat owners will have heard about Feline Leukemia, a common disease caused by a feline leukemia virus infection. But many carers may not be clear about what it is, how it can pose a...
In this article, you'll find out how cats get ear mites, learn about the signs of an ear mite infection, and get details on how to eradicate an infestation. What Are Ear Mites in Cats?...
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...
Feline obesity is a big problem (pun certainly intended). It’s so big that 30-45% of cats in the United States are obese, defined as 20% above ideal body weight. As a nutritional disease, obesity has...
What Is Feline Distemper or Panleukopenia? Feline Panleukopenia (or Panleucopaenia, to use its UK English spelling), also known as Feline Distemper, is a highly contagious viral disease (i.e. it spreads very easily). The causative virus...
If your cat is urinating outside the litter box, straining to urinate, urinating frequently, yowling when urinating, or has blood in the urine, it could mean they have a urinary tract infection (UTI). Urinary tract...
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...
