Cat Health Videos

Diarrhea is an uncommon problem for cats, but treating a cat for diarrhea usually means identifying the cause of the problem. Discover how infections or parasites can cause a cat to have diarrhea...

In order to get a cat to drink more water, it's important to make water more appealing to cats, and this can be done through multiple water sources and keeping a cat's water away from its food....

Sneezing is a common thing is cats, especially because they will eventually get exposed to upper respiratory viruses. Learn about vaccinations that can be used to prevent cats from getting some...

There is no over-the-counter product that can be used to induce cat labor, but a cat that is about to have kittens can be prepared for by providing material for a nest. Encourage cats to have...

If a cat has been coughing up a lot of hairballs, there are over-the-counter products that can be used to treat this behavior. Learn about aiding the digestion of hair in cats with help from a...

Meowing is a normal response from cats, and it is usually a learned response from owners who frequently talk to their cats. Find out how a cat's meowing may be an indication that she is sick with...

Allergies are common in cats, and they are most often presented through skin problems. Find out how identifying a cat's allergy is the first step in getting rid of allergy symptoms with help from...

In order to get a cat to stop urinating in abnormal places, it's important to first take the cat to a veterinarian to make sure that the urination isn't a part of a more serious health problem....

Constipation is an uncommon problem in cats, but it is typically treated with an increase of fiber in the cat's diet. Find out how kidney disease can cause a recurrence of constipation in cats...

If a cat has been displaying spraying behavior, it's important to first find out if there is a medical problem for his spraying behavior. Discover how cat spraying is indicative of a problem that...

When a cat is vomiting, a great home remedy includes blending licorice, slippery elm and marshmallow root together until they are a fine powder. Add a quarter-teaspoon of the herb mixture to each...

To naturally remedy a urinary tract infection in a cat, combine equal parts pipsissewa, bochu, uva ursi and echinacea root in a mason jar, cover the herbs with 80-proof alcohol, and let them steep...

There are many causes for vomiting in cats, some of which are obvious, such as overeating, eating toxins and eating grass or house plants. Learn about infectious causes of vomiting in cats, as...

Newborn kittens have dry fur, closed eyes, closed ears and possibly a stub of an umbilical cord on their stomach. Recognize what a healthy newborn kitten looks like with helpful information from a...

Newborn kittens should be handled after they have reached 2 weeks of age, and they should be cupped gently with both hands. Find out how very young kittens should be introduced to human...

Newborn kittens should be held in the cup of the hand, which supports all of their limbs and stomach. Avoid holding young kittens by the scruff of the neck, but handle them gently and often, with...

Killing fleas on kittens should be done gently, as many flea medications are too strong to use on kittens younger than 12 weeks of age. Use a flea comb and give young kittens regular baths, while...

Determining the age of kittens can be done by looking at their behavior, their teeth and their weight, as kittens generally gain 1 pound per month. Find out how to accurately age a kitten with...

Bloat in newborn kittens can be caused by excess gas, constipation or intestinal worms, and finding out the cause is imperative to finding a treatment. Assess bloat in young kittens before it...

Lice that can occur on cats look similar to the lice that humans can get, but they are a different species and are not contagious between animals and people. Identify feline lice, which is quite...

The symptoms of cat parasites can either be external, such as scratching at fleas and ticks, or internal, such as vomiting and diarrhea from intestinal worms. Identify symptoms of harmful...

Problems that occur on a cat's skin and hair can include fleas, ticks and ear mites, or scabs can occur from an autoimmune disorder. Identify skin problems, and determine if they are topical or...

Common diseases in house cats include parasites that infect kittens, physical lesions from cat fights, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease and diabetes from old age. Find out what health issues to...

Some upper respiratory diseases found in cats and kittens include calicivirus, herpes virus and rhino virus that manifest in running eyes and noses. Identify common illnesses that can occur in...

Mange mites in cats can either be a walking dandruff, which is easy to identify on black cats, or scabies, but a skin scraping is necessary to confirm the mange. Recognize the signs of mange mites...

Symptoms of a spider bite on a cat include increased salivation, neurological problems and a large sore at the site of the wound. Identify a spider bite, and seek immediate medical attention, with...

Raw skin problems in cats can be caused by a cat over-licking a certain area of the skin, or allergies could cause a lesion to appear underneath the fur. Identify and treat raw skin areas on a cat...

Fatty liver disease in cats is caused by a high-fat diet normally offered as a domestic pet, but wild cats eat a lean enough diet to maintain proper liver health. Find out how obese cats can have...

The cat breeds that are best for allergy sufferers include the hairless sphinx cat and the rex cat, as the dander from the saliva is not spread around as much as on a cat with fur. Find cats that...

Symptoms of a feline thyroid problem include normal behavior, an increased appetite and consistent weight loss. Find out how to recognize hyperthyroidism in felines with help from a practicing...

Spironolactone is used in felines as a diuretic to help cats get rid of water from heart disease or other problems. Learn more about this alternative to phamarcamide with help from a practicing...

Behavior problems in cats usually revolve around scratching the furniture, not using the litter box and crying all the time. Find out how to remedy these common behavioral problems with help from...

When a cat needs a laxative, a product called Laxatone is appropriate to feed them, as it is a mineral oil-based product that helps to loosen the bowels. Identify the signs of constipation in a...

Getting rid of fleas on cats can be done by using a monthly prescription product, such as Frontline, Advantage or Revolution, and using a flea comb through the fur on a regular basis. Eliminate...

Newborn kittens shouldn't be picked up until they are at least 2 weeks of age, because the mother needs to feel comfortable enough to teach them important life skills. Keep a kitten around its...

Advantage is a safe product to use for cats to get rid of fleas, but Advantix is a similar product that is not healthy for use on cats. Choose the right flea medication for a cat with help from a...

Treating cat mange without a prescription is best done by using a product called Revolution, which helps to kill the mites quickly. Eliminate mange mites from a cat's fur with help from a...

Liver problems can be caused in cats by bacterial or viral diseases, by a poor diet, by genetic predisposition, or by tumors and cancer. Identify and prevent the causes of feline liver problems...

Mange on cats looks like flakes of dandruff in the fur and on the skin, but it can be confirmed by doing a scrape of the skin to test it. Identify mange on a cat, which is easier to spot on a...

Every cat has individual health needs, and each cat needs to be initially examined by a veterinarian to make sure that it is healthy. Determine if a cat needs to be spayed or neutered with help...

Diabetes is a common illness in cats, and diabetic cats will often show symptoms by losing weight, drinking more, urinating more and occasionally vomiting. Discover how feline diabetes can cause a...

When taking a cat across the country, carriers are usually used for cats who are acclimated to confined spaces, but safe tranquilizers can also be provided by a veterinarian. Discover the...

Training a cat to use the toilet is often discouraged because it is an unnatural act for a cat, so a cat should be trained to use a litter box. Learn about kits that people can use to teach their...

The first step in caring for a kitten's health is going to the veterinarian to have a health exam performed, but common issues for kittens include parasites and worms that need to be treated for...

The most common way for a cat to get E. coli is by eating undercooked or raw sources of meat. Discover why humans should cook meat that is fed to cats to eliminate bacterial organisms with help...

Deworming is an important process for cats, and it involves completing a full course of romaines that are recommended by a veterinarian. Discover why the deworming protocol is different between...

Mange is a rare disease in cats, and it is often confused with allergic dermatitis, but it will cause itching and a pulling at the hair. Learn about the tests that veterinarians do to check for...

The most common way of identifying a cat's age is by looking at their teeth to see the pattern of wear, as well as tartar accumulation and tooth loss. Find out why it can be difficult to determine...

Tapeworms are common parasites in cats, but over-the-counter medications are often ineffective in treating tapeworms, so it's advisable to visit a veterinarian to obtain a prescription. Learn...

Self-diagnosing cats is never a good idea, so a veterinarian should be consulted before buying over-the-counter medicine. Discover how to use over-the-counter medicine for cats with tips from a...