How to Treat Cat Scratches at Home
Filed Under General Health
By David F. Kramer
Getting scratched by a cat can be more than just painful—the wounds can bleed, sting, swell, become infected, and, in some cases, make us sick. Minor cat scratches usually can be treated at home, but certain...
Causes of Diabetes in Cats
Filed Under Slideshows
Diabetes in cats is a growing problem. Find out the causes of diabetes and what pet parents can do to prevent and treat the condition in cats.
Cat Panting: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
Filed Under General Health
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By Elizabeth Xu
Even if you’re a cat person, you probably know that canines tend to pant after exercise or when they’re just too warm. This isn’t a trait normally shared by felines.
If...
8 Common Ear Problems in Cats
Filed Under Slideshows
There are a few “tricks of the trade” that will help you differentiate between the most common ear problems in cats and give you the information you need to get your cat on the road to recovery.
The Difference Between FeLV and FIV
Filed Under Conditions
by Jessica Vogelsang, DVM
Of all infectious diseases in cats, few are as feared as FeLV and FIV—and with good reason.
Between 2-4% of feline population in the U.S. harbors one or both of these potentially fatal viruses. Many...
8 Signs of Pain in Cats
Filed Under General Health, Adult Cat, Senior Cat
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By Jessica Vogelsang, DVM
Pain it isn’t always obvious to others when you’re experiencing it. Unless it’s a broken leg twisted at a 90-degree angle or a big bruise on your arm, pain...
Signs of Pyometra in Cats
Filed Under Reproductive, Adult Cat
By Jennifer Coates, DVM
How do you know if your cat has pyometra? Sometimes the symptoms are straightforward, but at other times the disease can be tricky to diagnose. Knowing the signs of pyometra can, quite literally, save your cat’s...
5 Rare Cat Diseases
Filed Under General Health, Adult Cat
When veterinarians are faced with a sick cat, the first thing they do is put together a list of various diseases that might be responsible, with common ones at the top and rare ones at the bottom. Here are some rare cat diseases that may be considered. Read more.
Tips for Preventing Cancer in Cats
Filed Under TheDailyVet, Adult Cat
Cats are susceptible to many of the same diseases that can affect humans. Cancer is no exception. Cats can and do get cancer, albeit not as commonly as dogs and people. Unfortunately, in cats, cancer tends to be more aggressive.
Obviously,...
Give Your Kitten a Shot at Good Health
Filed Under Care, Kitten
By Samantha Drake
Timely vaccinations are an important part of ensuring the health of your kitten. Kitten owners should bring their new pet to the veterinarian for its first round of shots, which will be followed by another set of vaccinations...
Why Do Puppies and Kittens Need So Many Boosters?
Filed Under FullyVetted, Kitten, Puppy
In response to a recent post on whether or not it is safe for puppies who are just starting their vaccination series to attend socialization classes, TheOldBroad commented:
I was under the impression that multiple vaccines were given...
Why is My Cat So Itchy?
Filed Under FullyVetted, Adult Cat
Skin diseases in cats can be frustrating for both owners and veterinarians, not to mention the cat! The signs most often noticed by owners are itching (pruritis), excessive grooming, hair loss, and scabs. There are many causes for skin problems...
Seven Most Common Illnesses in Senior Cats
Filed Under TheDailyVet, Senior Cat
Chronic renal (kidney) disease.
Disease affecting the kidneys is a common affliction in older cats. Essentially, the kidneys act as a filter system, removing many of the waste products produced by your cat’s body. Once filtered...
Feline Hyperthyroidism
Filed Under TheDailyVet, Senior Cat
Feline hyperthyroidism is a commonly diagnosed disease, particularly in our senior cats. The disease results in excess levels of thyroid hormone being produced in the thyroid gland and circulated through the affected cat’s blood stream.
This...
5 Tips to Keep Your Senior Cat Healthy
Filed Under Care, Senior Cat
Healthcare Tips for Senior Cats
By Lorie Huston, DVM
A senior cat has different health requirements than a younger cat. Here are a few tips to help you keep your senior cat healthy.
1. Don't Forget the Health Check-ups...
Older Cats and Protein – A Delicate Balance
Filed Under NutritionNuggets-Cats, Senior Cat
Cats are true carnivores, and as such, they have relatively higher requirements for protein in their diets than do dogs. This is true during all of a cat’s life stages, but when they hit their senior years, the situation gets a little...
Runny Nose in Cats
Filed Under Respiratory
Nasal Discharge in Cats
The throat is the end of the two major air passages that begin at the nostrils. Very fine scrolls of bone called turbinates fill the nasal passages. They have a covering of pink tissue (mucosa), much like the...
Lice in Cats
Filed Under Skin, Kitten, Adult Cat, Senior Cat
Feline Pediculosis
Lice are parasites that live on the skin. Left unchecked, they can grow to be an infestation on the cat’s body. Lice are actually very small insects that feed by chewing on the skin of the animal they are infesting,...
Living with an Arthritic Senior Cat
Filed Under TheDailyVet, Senior Cat, Senior Dog
Living with a senior cat has rewards as well as challenges that are a bit different than those encountered when living with a younger cat. Pain is, of course, something we don’t want to see in any of our pets. However, senior cats are...
Swollen Paws in Cats
Filed Under Accidents-Injuries, Adult Cat
A cat’s foot doesn’t swell up too often, so when it does, it is cause for concern. This condition is usually painful, so it will need to be checked by your veterinarian.
What to Watch For
Swelling usually involves...
Heart Murmurs in Cats
Filed Under Cardiovascular, Adult Cat, Senior Cat
Extra heart vibrations that are produced as a result of a disturbance in the blood flow -- enough, in fact, to produce audible noise -- are referred to as murmurs. Often, the murmurs are classified according to a variety of characteristics,...
Feline Herpesvirus 1 (FHV-1) Infection - Head Cold in Cats
Filed Under Infectious-Parasitic, Kitten
Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus Infection (Rhinitis) in Cats
Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) is an upper respiratory infection of the nose and throat in cats. It is caused by, and also know as feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV-1). Cats of all...
Top 10 Cat Conditions
Filed Under Top Ten, Adult Cat
What's Ailing Your Cat?
Cats may have nine lives, but you want to make sure kitty hangs on to all of them for as long as she can. No matter how much love and care you give your furry companion, things happen. But by knowing how to...
Senior Cats: A Few Things To Keep In Mind
Filed Under Care, Senior Cat
Taking Care of Feline Senior Citizens
Older cats need you to keep caring for them the way you always have been—with love and devotion—plus some extra attention paid to a few details. Let’s look at what pet parents...
Lymphoma in Cats
Filed Under Cancer, Adult Cat
Cancer of the Lymphocytes in Cats
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphocyte cells. A type of white blood cell, lymphocytes play an important and integral role in the body's defenses in the immune system.
There...
