My Cat’s Belly Feels Firm: When To Worry?
A cat’s belly (abdomen) contains many vital organs, including their stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, and bladder. A swollen abdomen can merely be a sign of weight gain and a message to cut down on...
A cat’s belly (abdomen) contains many vital organs, including their stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, and bladder. A swollen abdomen can merely be a sign of weight gain and a message to cut down on...
Methimazole, for which common brands include Felimazole and Tapazole, is an oral medication commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat cats with hyperthyroidism. In this article, you’ll learn what methimazole is, how it works, side...
Melanoma is a type of tumor that is thankfully rare in cats. It most often affects the eye but can also develop in the skin, mouth, ears, and rest of the body. While they can...
Mastitis in cats occurs when a mammary gland (breast tissue) becomes enlarged and inflamed. Cats have eight mammary glands, and mastitis can affect just one gland or multiple glands at once. It can be a...
This article aims to explain the details of mast cell tumors (MCTs) in cats, providing a simple, clear explanation for cat owners so that if they are given this diagnosis for their pet, they will...
Male cats are quite similar to female cats in many ways, but boys do have some interesting personality traits and physical differences. If you are a cat lover who has both male cats and female...
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...
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...
As cat owners, finding lumps or bumps on your cat can be extremely worrying. Lumps can come in different shapes and sizes, and occur in various parts of the body. Some lumps are benign (non-cancerous),...
A cat with little or no energy compared to their usual behavior is a lethargic cat. There are many different causes of lethargy in cats and while sometimes lethargy can signal a behavioral issue, most...