Diseases & Conditions - Cats
Diseases and conditions of cats; organized by body system. Learn about diseases of the muscles, heart, eyes, immune, gastrointestinal, and more. Please see All Disease & Parasite FAQs for additional articles on a variety of topics.
Feline Chin Acne - what worked for your cat's chin acne?
Feline acne is a superficial dermatitis of cat's chins. Clinical signs range from blackheads (comedomes) to large draining pustules. Cats may be very painful, itchy, or as often seen with blackhead-only cases, not very bothered by chin acne. Feline chin acne is usually managed rather than cured. Changing food and water dishes to glass, metal or ceramic and washing dishes daily is sometimes all…
Feline acne is a superficial dermatitis of cat's chins. Clinical signs range from blackheads (comedomes) to large draining pustules. Cats may be very painful, itchy, or as often seen with blackhead-only cases, not very bothered by chin acne. Feline chin acne is usually managed rather than cured. Changing food and water dishes to glass, metal or ceramic and washing dishes daily is sometimes all…
Feline Chin Acne - Possible causes, signs and treatment options for F…
Chin acne is a common skin condition in cats. It may be seen as barely noticeable comedomes (blackheads), to severely inflamed and draining pustules. Some cats are not seemingly bothered, and some are very itchy and painful. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated in this FAQ.
Chin acne is a common skin condition in cats. It may be seen as barely noticeable comedomes (blackheads), to severely inflamed and draining pustules. Some cats are not seemingly bothered, and some are very itchy and painful. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated in this FAQ.
Urinary Problems in Cats
Cats are well-known for their "urinary issues" -- spraying, marking, urinary tract infections and urethral obstructions. These events may happen once or multiple times, a singular event or related. It is always most important to rule out a medical problem before assuming that your cat is just being "bad" or upset about something. Urinary obstructions are responsible for a wide variety of behavior…
Cats are well-known for their "urinary issues" -- spraying, marking, urinary tract infections and urethral obstructions. These events may happen once or multiple times, a singular event or related. It is always most important to rule out a medical problem before assuming that your cat is just being "bad" or upset about something. Urinary obstructions are responsible for a wide variety of behavior…
What age I take my new kitten to the vet?
Adding a new kitten to the family is always exciting. Sometimes it is a pre-planned and highly anticipated event, sometimes it is a spontaneous adoption-rescue. Either way, along with shopping for all of the new necessary items like food, dishes and litter boxes, be sure to schedule in some time for that first vet check. The earlier, the better.
Adding a new kitten to the family is always exciting. Sometimes it is a pre-planned and highly anticipated event, sometimes it is a spontaneous adoption-rescue. Either way, along with shopping for all of the new necessary items like food, dishes and litter boxes, be sure to schedule in some time for that first vet check. The earlier, the better.
Senior Dementia in Cats
Do cats get Alzheimer's? Is it normal behavior for a senior cat, or is there a problem? Here is a list of the most common signs seen with senior dementia in cats. As with all behavior changes, please see your veterinarian first to rule out a medical problem, as many diseases can have the same signs.
Do cats get Alzheimer's? Is it normal behavior for a senior cat, or is there a problem? Here is a list of the most common signs seen with senior dementia in cats. As with all behavior changes, please see your veterinarian first to rule out a medical problem, as many diseases can have the same signs.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From teeth to anal sacs - digestive and intestinal health links for felines.
Endocrine Diseases
Feline endocrine diseases, including hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and pancreatitis.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Learn about such topics as itchy parasites and potentially serious immune-mediated skin conditions of the cat.