Cats

An enlarged heart in a cat also is known as congestive heart failure. There can be many underlying causes for an enlarged heart, such as valve defects, tumors, heartworms, hyperthyroidism or heart...

It's no secret that cats love to scratch. It keeps their claws sharp and their muscles toned. If your cat isn't declawed, it'll find anything to use, from your new leather sofa to the trim around...

Cat bites can be mild or serious, but even mild bites can cause infection. Animal saliva (including human saliva) in full of bacteria. When this bacteria is introduced to a wound, as it always is...

Spondylosis in cats is a degenerative disorder that affects the spine. It is characterized by the development of bony spurs along the vertebral column and may cause the loss of normal spine...

Because of the increase in diet-related illnesses such as diabetes and Inflammatory bowel disease, many cat owners are investigating the advantages of feeding their pets homemade foods. Homemade...

The saddest part of owning a cat is that, unless you are very old when you get one, there is a big chance that your pet will not survive you- in other words you will see him or her die. The...

When the nervous system is affected by disease, toxins or trauma, the results can be devastating, causing problems with balance, sight, behavior, pain and paralysis. The causes of neurological...

There are many companies that still use animals to test their products, which include chemicals, medical devices, household cleaners, makeup and drugs. Many who believe that such testing is...

Some cats let you know if they're not feeling well or are just unhappy. They follow you around the house, meowing their complaints and demanding that you fix the problem. Other cats are more stoic...

Cats, like humans, can suffer from allergies. Inhalant allergy is only one of four types of cat allergies. The others are food, tick and contact allergies. Identifying which allergy your cat...

Urinary tract infections (or UTIs) can affect just about any living creature with a urinary tract, and they are unfortunately common in our furry feline companions. These infections can be caused...

When a cat is not on a vet-recommended diet due to obesity, weight loss is often a serious symptom of illness or disease. This is especially true if the weight loss is sudden, or accompanied by...

Lyme disease is common in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States but is found throughout most of the United States. Lyme disease is a tick borne disease, often transported by deer. Many animals,...

If your cat grooms herself excessively, she may develop bald patches or even sores from the licking. Excessive grooming may also increase hairballs. This cat behavior can stem from many...

Ringworm a bothersome and contagious condition for animals and people. Symptoms can vary slightly among individual cats, and they are usually different from symptoms in humans. Cat owners should...

Even though there are many safe and effective flea treatments for both adult cats and kittens 4 weeks and older, younger kittens are equally susceptible to flea infestations. Very young kittens,...

Metronidazole is a medication with both antibiotic and antiprotozoal properties used to treat bacterial infections, inflammatory bowel disease and giardiasis. Although widely prescribed for...

Cat fences provide alternatives for pet owners who want to keep their cats safe and still let them enjoy the outdoors. Cat fences, usually a system of netting or screening, work because felines...

Anyone who has had an indoor cat knows that cats are not exclusively carnivorous. They like, and in fact need, a little greenery in their diet. That can make for a dodgy situation where...

Some 30 million pet cats live in the United States. Yet millions of people suffer from cat allergies. Sneezing, itchiness and chronic sinus pain are some of the compromises that come for a cat...

Feline herpes eye infection, also referred to as herpes viral conjunctivitis, is a type of condition that can adversely affect the health of your cat's eyes. Conjunctivitis in cats is nearly...

Neutering your male cat can vary greatly in cost depending on the veterinarian or clinic, whether you have insurance and other factors.

Of all domestic cats, tabbies most resemble tigers with their stunning stripes and other beautiful body markings of swirls and dots. Tabbies are also the most common domestic cat. Coat colors of...

A urinary infection is a common ailment in cats. Urinary infections can be caused by several things, and can wreak havoc on the lives of anyone who has a cat as a pet. Recognize the signs and...

Cats have fascinated humans for millennia. Cats have appeared on pyramid walls, kept Phoenician sailing vessels free of vermin, and dodged attempted extinction in the Medieval era. Natural breeds...

By gaining an understanding of all the parts of your cat and their functions, you may be better able to interpret your cat's wants and needs. Cats commonly use body language, posture, and ear and...

Cats experience stress for a variety of reasons. Changes in the household dynamic, boredom, a move, an illness---many of the things that keep you awake at night can upset your cat, too. Anxious...

Cats are known to be very clean animals, but sometimes they can suffer the effects of a urinary tract infection. It's actually a very common condition in cats, arising when bacteria builds in the...

There are endless ideas for glitter activities that involve cats. The information included in this article merely scratches the surface because ideas for using glitter are only limited by a...

You will learn how to make your cat love you and keep an loving campion with you. Your cat needs the attention that it will seek, the rubbing against you leg, the meow, is only the cat wanting to...

This is a sad situation that's happening in every neighborhood. The previous owner may have died, lost the house, or moved and abandoned the cat. So you now have a cat that came with the...

Two major frustrations for pet owners are fleas and ticks. Both of these little parasites gain their sustenance from drinking the blood of your pet, but only one---the tick---does this by...

Moth balls, designed to ward off moths in areas where they can cause damage, are dangerous to animals when ingested as they contain two toxins, naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene. When your pet...

The furniture is shredded. Your nylons are ripped up. Your cat is destroying things at a rapid rate. Your friend says she had her cat declawed. You're not sure that's the best solution, but what...

Advantage for Cats is a flea-killing treatment intended for cats and kittens. It protects cats from current infestations and prevents future spreading of fleas through once-a-month application....

When taking your cat to the vet for a checkup or health issue, many times a blood test will be ordered. The blood test is a great tool even for seemingly healthy cats, as it will bring to light...

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), or feline AIDS, is not a diagnosis cat owners want to hear. It attacks the immune system and makes it difficult for the cat to fight off other infections. The...

Cats can get urinary tract infections (UTIs) when bacteria grow in the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract. There are several different reasons why bacteria would gain entry into the...

Your cat is nothing less than part of the family. If your cat is in her "Golden Years," you need to pay particular attention to her health, including monitoring her weight. The reality is that...

It's been a long stressful day for both you and your cat. How do you de-stress together? While a glass of wine and a soothing soak in the tub might be good for you, it wouldn't do anything for...

Is your dog or cat a little pudgy? Obesity is not only a people problem, it is also a pet problem. There are an estimated one in three dogs and cats in America that are overweight. Learn how to...

Cats have so much wisdom; if only humans would listen more often. Well, here’s your chance, Human, to learn how the other half lives (and thinks!). Just imagine, follow even a little bit of this...

The offensive smell of pet urine, especially of cats, over time, can infuse itself into floors, carpets and walls and linger to such an extent that zero odor from litter boxes becomes nothing more...

Some cats suffer from Asthma. If your cat has any breathing problems, get a diagnosis from your veterinarian. It may be asthma, but it could be another medical condition. Your veterinarian is your...

Cats normally prefer to take care of their elimination needs in a familiar, safe spot outside or in a litter box indoors. At times, you may notice they are either urinating in an inappropriate...

A common old wives' tale is that humans can get pinworms from cats, but an even taller tale is that cats are carriers of pinworms. Pinworms are a very common human parasitic infection, and...

Ear mites are nasty, microscopic creatures that burrow into the ear canals of your cat (or dog) and cause pain and itching. They also sometimes migrate onto other parts of the body. Their...

Treating a cat's urinary tract problem at the vet can be a costly proposition. Commonly, anything that affects a cat's bladder or urinary tract is classified as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease...

Cats can be prone to bladder conditions, and one of these conditions is bladder cancer. In older cats a recurring bout of urinary problems could be an indication of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer...

Mange is an infestation of mites. More commonly seen in dogs than cats, this itchy and sometimes painful problem is zoonotic, meaning it can be transferred among species. Mange comes in three...