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Medical Conditions That Can't Wait
While we endeavor to take the very best care of our pets, sometimes it is confusing to know if they are sick or not, if is it an emergency, or if we can wait and watch to see if they will improve. This list is by no means the absolute list to know if you should take your pet to the vet or not (always call your vet if you have [i]any[/i] question about your pet's health", but rather it is a list o…

Why does my orange tabby have black spots on his lips?
A common question (and worry) of cat owners relates to black spots that just seem to "appear" on the lips, nose and eye margins, especially on orange colored cats. What is this, and are these spots something to worry about? Find out in this FAQ.

Feline Reproduction and Birth
Cats can become pregnant as early as 5 months of age and many times without the owner being aware that their cat was in heat. Learn the signs of normal feline reproductive behavior, mating, pregnancy, delivery and care of kittens. Also, learn why spaying and neutering is so important for the health of your cat and to reduce pet overpopulation.

Behavior Problems and Training
Behavioral problems in cats - how to recognize and re-train. Also, learn to differentiate between true behavioral problems and medically based behavioral problems.

Cancer (oncology) of Cats - Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis
Learn about all types of cancer -- including those types of cancers that are most commonly found in cats. Diagnostic options, available treatments and prognostic factors are also discussed.

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases in Cats
Feline asthma, upper respiratory diseases, cardiac problems and more, in this section: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases in Cats.

Digestive and Liver Diseases in Cats
From teeth to anal sacs - digestive and intestinal health links for felines.

Endocrine Diseases
Feline endocrine diseases, including hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and pancreatitis.

Kidney & Urinary Diseases
Learn about kidney failure, bladder stones, and Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD).

Parasitic Diseases and Conditions
Parasitic Diseases and Conditions of cats. Learn about ectoparasites such as mites and fleas, and endoparasites such as intestinal worms and heartworms.

Reproduction and Birth in Cats
Female cats can start their estrus (heat) cycles as young as four months of age. Signs of estrus can be confusing to pet owners, and cats may become pregnant without the owner being aware that the cat was in heat. Learn all about feline reproduction as well as the benefits of spaying and neutering pet cats.

Skin & Coat Diseases
Learn about such topics as itchy parasites and potentially serious immune-mediated skin conditions of the cat.