Cats

A certain degree of halitosis (bad breath) in cats is normal, if nor particularly pleasant for the pet owner. Severe and long-lasting halitosis can be an indication of a more serious underlying...

According to BBC News, a 2007 Imperial College of London study of 2,000 people found that 25 percent had difficulty breathing due to cat allergens. Any pet owner knows that it is difficult to get...

Common in cats, ear infections stem from several causes. Catching and treating your cat's ear infection early and keeping her ears clean, says the Long Beach Animal Hospital, are critical to keep...

Children love animals. Cats are among their favorites because they are so soft to the touch. If you are a teacher or parent and you want to help your preschooler create his own cat craft, you will...

Unfortunately, most cats tend to hide their diseases until they are very sick. The various kinds of cancer in cats are particularly insidious and rarely symptomatic until they are fairly far...

After your male cat has been neutered, there will be a time of recovery. During this time, you'll need to take some special steps to make sure your cat doesn't tear out his stitches, but he should...

Feline Vestibular Syndrome is a disorder of the nerves in the inner or middle ear that regulate a cat's balance and spatial orientation. Symptoms, including loss of balance and head tilt, arise...

Cats are obligate carnivores and need meat and moderate amounts of fat throughout their lives. While a cat's dietary requirements may change over the years due to the chronic diseases of advancing...

An Abyssinian cat is a very beautiful purebred cat with a reddish or fawn undercoat. Abyssinian cats are playful and elegant creatures who make great household pets. One you add one to your home...

Your cat is a member of your family and needs more than food and shelter to remain healthy. A contented house cat will bring you years of joy, love and amusement. Caring for a feline is also a...

Homeopathic medicine for cats can help to alleviate minor, yet common, ailments, such as dry, itchy skin caused by fleas, to helping to boost your cat's immune system to ward off colds and allergies.

Soft Claws are vinyl caps that are glued to a cat's existing nails to help prevent destructive scratching habits. They are safe and humane to use and are an alternative to declawing. Soft Claws...

While asthma is fairly common in cats--the Cat Fanciers' Association says nearly 1 percent of fully grown cats are afflicted with it--the causes are not easy to pin down. Once diagnosed by a...

You may look inside your cat's ears and see what appears to your eyes like dirt--or fine coffee grounds. If you see dirt in a cat's ears, you may also notice excessive scratching and/or shaking...

Yogurt is a food which has been surprisingly promoted for use for cats. Not only do they like it for the taste, but there are reported health benefits for cats that eat it. There are also some...

Every once in a while a cat will get ill, often because of something he ate. While occasional sickness is not something to get too worried about, a prolonged or violent illness may be a cue to...

Pet owners can administer the antibiotic clindamycin to their cats in liquid form to treat a range of bacterial infections. The dosing of clindamycin depends on the severity of the infection and...

Cats made wonderful pets. Unfortunately sometimes cats can create problems. A cat may decide that the litter box isn't clean enough or that he may wish to mark his scent. As a result a cat may...

The most frequent type of tapeworm that infects felines is the Dipylidium caninum tapeworm, also known as the flea tapeworm. Many cats exhibit no tapeworm symptoms, so it's up to their owners to...

Watching a beloved pet in the throes of physical discomfort is distressing. Cat lovers can at least take solace in the fact that many cases of feline constipation are the result of dietary issues...

Cats can be allergic to substances in their food, their environments, or the air they breathe. A range of treatments will either eliminate or control allergic reactions in 9 of 10 feline allergy...

There are not many antibiotics that are specifically made for cats, so many times a vet will have to use a human antibiotic, but at a greatly reduced dosage. According to the University of...

Ringworm is a fungus that infects cats, dogs and humans. It is the most common contagious skin infection in cats. In some cases, cats develop severe skin problems and hair loss due to infection,...

An adverse reaction to the calicivirus vaccine is rare but can occur. It is important to be aware of potential side effects, but it is also important to remember the benefits of the vaccine might...

Anal gland impaction is a somewhat common problem in smaller breeds of dogs, but can afflict cats as well.

It used to be that you had very little choice when buying your cat a litter box. The only real selections to make were the overall size and the color. Today, however, you need to also decide the...

There are several different types of mange that can affect cats. It is often difficult to determine the type of mange that is affecting the cat since they are constantly cleaning themselves and...

Cats suffer from the same types of allergies that humans do --- food allergies, inhalant allergies and contact allergies. The most common type of allergy in cats is a flea allergy, but if your cat...

A healthy cat is a happy cat that will live a long time. Unfortunately, medical conditions that adversely affect the health and longevity of humans can also appear in felines. Low blood pressure,...

Cats urinate to excrete excess fluids and liquid waste from their bodies. A standard cat will produce 20 to 44 ml/kg of urine in a 24-hour period. While individual cats may produce more or less...

Crystals in a cat's bladder and urine are not only uncomfortable, they can be dangerous and even life-threatening in male cats. Often, all it takes to prevent crystals from forming or recurring is...

Cats can make wonderful companions, but also have a knack for getting into unwanted places. They can scratch, soil and mark furniture, carpets, houseplants and door frames indoors. They can also...

Spaying your cat is essential to keeping the cat population under control. Without spaying, countless unwanted kittens end up in shelters. What's more, a spayed cat will also be more contented,...

According to MyHealthyCat.com, pregnancy in cats lasts 63 days on average, with symptoms first noticeable during the third week of pregnancy. Although their stomach swells during pregnancy like...

Neurological disorders with leg pain in cats are diverse. Toxoplasmosis damages the central nervous system of infected cats. Cats suffer inherited disorders, seizures, lameness and subluxations....

Urinary tract infections can become extremely painful for affected felines. Fortunately, the symptoms of a urinary tract infection are relatively easy to spot and the infection can be treated...

While curing your cat of an illness or injury will most likely require diagnosis and treatment by a veterinarian, there is much you can do at home to make your cat more comfortable while she is...

A common and usually relatively harmless parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, infects both animals and humans. While most cats show no symptoms of infection, those with weakened immune systems can...

Allergies to pets appear in about 10 percent of the population, with cats being the most common offenders. Many symptoms can indicate you may have an allergy to cats.

Fungal infections that directly affect the lung can become life-threatening if not treated immediately. In cats, fungal infections are relatively rare and are often treated with anti-fungal...

Constipation can affect any feline regardless of age, gender or breed. Peteducation.com states that constipation tends to occur more frequently in middle-aged cats, males, and domestic...

Tapeworms are named for their narrow, flat and segmented bodies. The young adult worms embed their heads in a cat's intestines where their segments mature, break off, and pass in the cat's stool....

Vets commonly get phone calls from cat owners saying that their cat has a cold. Cat colds are caused by bacteria infection in the nose. A cat will show symptoms two to 17 days after being exposed...

Also known as "inflammatory bowel disease," irritable bowel syndrome is a condition in which the stomach or the intestine are chronically inflamed, causing discomfort to the affected cat.

An abscess occurs when your cat has a puncture wound, most often from a bite or scratch inflicted by another cat. The wound created by the injury seals over quickly and bacteria are trapped inside...

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powdered, naturally occurring substance that has many benefits for pet owners. From getting rid of fleas to helping boost the absorbency of cat litter, a cat owner can...

Losing a pet can be devastating for both the adults and the children in the family. Having a proper funeral and burial for your family pet can help with the healing process. Most families just...

If your cat is a little feisty when he claws the furniture, or if he is primarily an outdoor cat, keep an eye on his claws. Cats can injure their claws in the same way that humans can rip a...

Feline kidney failure is also known as chronic renal failure (CRF). When a cat develops CRF, its kidneys no longer function optimally to remove toxins and filter out waste. Signs of CRF include...