Adult Cats

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Hematuria, or bloody urination, can be terrifying when you are uncertain what caused it in your cat. Bright red blood can be seen in the urine of cats for multiple reasons, ranging from bacterial infection...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Cats are curious creatures and can sometimes develop odd inclinations to what they eat based on texture and taste. This can lead to ingestion of interesting items that we humans would not consider edible,...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

What Are Kidney Infections in Cats?The kidneys are two organs in a cat’s abdomen. They filter toxins from the body and excrete these toxins via urination. They also work to direct electrolyte and protein...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

What Is Mastitis in Cats?Mastitis is an inflammation or swelling of a mammary gland, and is a condition usually linked to a bacterial infection. Mastitis can affect just one mammary gland, but female cats...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

It might be alarming to come across a purplish spot on your cat’s skin, especially if you weren’t even aware they had been injured. Read on to find out how to identify a bruise on your cat, what causes...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Being a cat can be stressful—no, really! Think about what a cat’s life out in nature looks like: lots of hunting and eating what you catch, monitoring your surroundings for threats, and napping when you...