Cat Health

Flea control should ideally help protect your family and animals from fleas without endangering your health or the health of your loved ones. Natural methods for killing fleas will therefore be...

Feline leukemia symptoms are important to identify in your cats especially if you live in a multi-cat home. The virus that causes cat leukemia is contagious between cats via saliva, feces, urine,...

Cat crystals can be painful and even deadly for your pet. The crystals form due to an imbalance in the pH of a feline's urine, but changing a cat's diet can greatly improve the chances of getting...

Everyone loves the holidays, but there are some dangers that exist at Christmas time for our cats.

Your cat has injured his leg and he is howling in pain. Perhaps you are far from home traveling with your cat, or your veterinarian's office is closed and you cannot drive to a distant emergency...

All cat owners dread the day they have to take their kitty to the veterinarian for the first time. The ride to the vet' s office is usually the scariest part. What if your cat gets spooked and...

Giving your cat a pill can be quite an experience. Cats are experts at avoiding pills, and they are very good at spitting them out if you do manage to get them into their mouths. Follow these...

When your cat has a problem with her ear, she will likely make sure you know. She may paw at her ear, shake her head, hold her head to one side, try to grab your attention more or simply meow a...

The immune system of a cat comprises a group of organs and cells that defends the body against infections and diseases. A healthy immune system is especially important for cats that do not go...

There may be reasons your cat is losing weight---such as getting more exercise or through the natural process of aging---that are not reasons to worry. However, weight loss in cats can also be...

Cat owners can kill fleas using common household soaps in either hot or cold water, but preferably somewhere in between for the cat or kitten's sake. Washing flea-ridden cats and kittens in...

Splinting a cat's leg is a temporary first aid treatment. The purpose of the splint is to immobilize the injured leg until the cat can be transported to a veterinarian. A splint would only be used...

Despite being known as graceful creatures that always land on their feet, cats do sometimes get into trouble and break a bone. If your cat has a broken leg, it is important to know the steps you...

With pets' life spans increasing as a result of proper veterinary care, spay/neuter and good nutrition, more dogs and cats are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the blood glucose level...

I share some personal experience on how to help an animal (whether you've just adopted it or found it) gain weight. Many animals in shelters and living on the street are very underweight...and...

If your cat is suffering from kidney disease, constipation is a common and uncomfortable symptom. Treating constipation promotes healthy digestion, preventing waste build-up and dehydration. While...

Pregnancy in cats is a swift process; their pregnancies last for about 65 days and multiple times there are more than one kitten per litter. If you've befriended a stray cat or have found your own...

If your veterinarian has asked you to collect a urine sample from your cat, this can be a very simple procedure or a very frustrating process--depending upon your cat. The veterinarian has likely...

When a cat has a viral infection in her upper-respiratory tract, people often refer to the illness as feline flu. While cats don't get the same flu viruses that people do, the symptoms exhibited...

Diabetes is a condition that affects many people as well as their pets. Diabetes is very common in cats. The insulin hormone, which is created by the cat's pancreas, usually attaches to cell walls...

Cats are very intelligent animals. Since they cannot talk they use other means of communication to let you know when they may have problems, such as urinary issues. These may include kidney or...

Since most consider their pets as part of the family, we all want our pets to stay as healthy as possible. Part of keeping them healthy is avoiding foods that can cause them harm. Feeding them...

Feline ringworm (dermatophytosis) isn't caused by a worm, but a fungus that affects your cat's skin. The Merck Veterinary Manual notes that 98 percent of feline ringworm cases are caused by...

Ringworm in cats is not a deadly disease, but it is not pleasant. Ringworm causes your cat to lose its hair and to experience itchy red bumps. Ringworm in cats is a common diseases as well as...

These days pet owners are taking every step possible to protect the health and well-being of their cats. Even though nerve damage is usually not life threatening, it can be a scary situation for...

While more cats are overweight than underweight, there are plenty of felines that struggle to put on pounds. It may be that the cat is a recent rescue or it is overcoming an illness. Or it may be...

When a cat gives birth, it is recommended that you don't get involved unless absolutely necessary. Sometimes, though, a litter of kittens will come out of the birth canal in such quick succession...

If your cat has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure, also known as kidney failure, you probably already know the disease can't be cured. The good news is that in many cats the speed at which...

Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles and commonly plagues cats. This irritating illness usually affects the skin on the cat's neck, face and head. The infection can cause pustules...

Roundworms are very common intestinal parasites. Roundworms have the appearance of a spaghetti noodle and often can be seen with the naked eye in a cat's stool or vomit. Most kittens are born with...

Sometimes cats as they age just get really skinny. Too bad we could not be like that. If your cat is losing weight and you would like to see him or her put on a few pounds, you can help them...

Sometimes it is difficult to diagnose symptoms in cats. A cat's wild nature and instinct allows it to mask sickness because in the wild, this instinct helps ensure the cat's survival. Sick animals...

How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Carpet. The smell of cat urine is horrible and no one wants a house that smells of cat urine. Many people get rid of their cats for just this reason when there...

Cataracts are opaque spots on the eye lens that block vision and, if left untreated, can lead to blindness. If your cat's eyes are experiencing white, gray or blue spots, redness and inflammation,...

Feline diabetes is a result of the feline pancreas no longer producing insulin, not properly responding to insulin, or both. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that is responsible for...

If your cat's jaw becomes locked in place but the cat is not in a heightened state of pain, he may still suffer from a form of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, commonly known as TMJ, that is...

When your cat becomes infested with fleas, it can be a very stressful time. Fleas will quickly become a nuisance and even a health risk to your cat, because they can cause him to become anemic,...

Rabies can be a scary disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system of mammals. It is prevalent among wild animals but can be found in domesticated animals, such as cats. Animals can...

Feline diabetes (Diabetes mellitus) is a complex, though somewhat common disease in cats. It is caused by a lack of or deficiency of insulin in the body, and cats with greater risk factors for...

Your cat's health is important to you, and sometimes you need to get dirty to support your feline. Taking a stool sample is sometimes part of your cat-loving duties.

While it may startle you the first time you hear it, snoring is as common in cats as it is in people. It often occurs for the same types of reasons it occurs in people. Deep relaxation may result...

The Cat Health Guide states that up to 12 percent of cats will suffer from a urinary tract infection, or UTI, at some point in their lives. The area of the body where urine leaves the body is...

Kidneys are the filtering system of your cat's body. The kidneys contain tiny filters called nephrons. Blood flows through the kidneys and is filtered in the nephrons. Nutrients the body needs...

Intestinal parasites are a common problem among cats of all ages. The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine estimates that 45 percent of cats are infected with one type of parasite or...

Although there are variations between breeds, a healthy cat typically weighs between 8 and 10 pounds. According to Craig Bond, DVM, even a healthy cat's weight can fluctuate by as much as a pound...

You want the best for your cat’s health and it’s frustrating to be told that there’s nothing you can do to prevent struvite crystals in your cat other than to feed them the prescription cat food. ...

If you have two day old kittens and they are already infested with fleas, it means both the mother and the area they are living in have a flea problem. Because of this, the only way you can...

Cats are susceptible to all sorts of internal and external parasites, but few are as common as the roundworm. Cats that spend any time outdoors will come into contact with roundworm eggs and...

True ear infections in cats are somewhat rare, though ear mite infections are much more common. Cats will exhibit hallmark signs of ear infections such as shaking their heads and scratching, and...

Terramycin is a drug that veterinarians commonly prescribe for bacterial infections in eyes. The medication is highly effective as long as it actually makes it into the animal's eyes. Cats are...