Cataracts in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Night hunting, pouncing on speedy prey, keeping a watch to protect their territory—cats use their keen eyesight for survival in the wild and to live an active life as a pet in the home. If...
Lymphoma in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Lymphoma is one of the most common feline cancers, with around a third of new cancer cases being diagnosed as lymphoma each year. But what is it, and is your cat at risk? What Is...
When Is It the Right Time to Euthanize a Cat?
When is it the right time to euthanize a cat? Deciding when to let a beloved cat go is probably the most difficult decision cat owners have to make. To say that the decision for...
Arthritis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Arthritis has only been recognised as a serious and common problem in cats relatively recently. There are a number of reasons for this, including the fact that veterinary science has become better at diagnosing the...
Cat Pulling Hair Out: Causes & Treatment
One of the distinctive features of cats is their natural inclination to groom themselves thoroughly, keeping their coats tangle-free, smooth and shiny by licking and nibbling their own coats. Sometimes, however, this natural self-grooming can...
Why is My Cat Sneezing: Causes & Treatment
Sneezing is a reflex that is universal to all animals that possess noses. An occasional sneeze is a healthy reflex, designed to remove small irritating articles from inside a cat's nose. However, a cat sneezing...
Cat Cold: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
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...
Do Cats Snore? Is It Really Normal?
Do cats snore? As it turns out, they do! Although snoring is more common in dogs than in cats, some cats (like some people) snore when they sleep. If you hear your cat snoring while...
Kidney Failure in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
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,...
Calicivirus in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
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...