Cat Preventative & Other Health

The parasitic illness Trichinellosis is caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis. In this article, we explore this disease further and how to recognize it.

A prevalent and dangerous health issue for felines is TB, a condition brought on by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In this article, we go further into this disease and how it can be managed.

A bacterial infection known as tularemia, or "rabbit fever," may afflict a number of animals, including cats. In this article, we break down its effect and treatments with cats.

Cats are susceptible to splenic torsion, a dangerous medical ailment. It is an uncommon disorder where the spleen twists, potentially damaging the organ and obstructing blood flow. Learn more about this disorder in this article.

Anemia in cats develops when the number of red blood cells, which transport oxygen to the body's tissues, decreases. Learn how to manage and prevent this disease in this article.

For our feline friends, bone problems may be a serious and disabling ailment. We'll talk more about this here.

Pneumonia in cats can be caused by various bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other microorganisms. Take a closer look at different types of pneumonia and their causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Tyzzer’s disease is a bacterial infection in cats that is deadly if not properly managed. We discuss how to recover and prevent this cat problem.

Umbilical hernias in cats are somewhat frequent abdominal ailments that can affect cats of all ages and breeds. In this article, we explore this disease in depth.

Feline hepatic lipidiosis is often called a silent killer because the disease doesn’t cause any visible symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. Learn more about its diagnosis and treament.

Although they are a common condition in cats, upper respiratory infections are one of the hardest to treat. They are brought on by bacteria and viruses, which frequently cause inflammation of the throat, eyes, and nasal passages.

Cats of any age or breed may develop vacuolar hepatopathy, which is characterized by an accumulation of vacuoles inside the liver cells. Learn more about this liver disorder in this article.

Cats' soft tissues can experience the unusual neoplastic disorder known as visceral vascular tumors. In this article, we look into this condition in our felines.

Von Willebrand's Disease (VWD) is a common bleeding illness characterized by a deficit or dysfunction of the Von Willebrand factor (VWF). We go into a deeper discussion in this article.

Illness in your cat may not always be easy to detect and early detection often requires prompt treatment. Read about warning signs your cat may be sick.

Hemangiosarcoma is a tumor of blood vessel cells that have become cancerous. Getting this diagnosis can be devastating since this is a particularly aggressive and fast moving type of cancer. Depending on your cat's case, there maybe options available to extend your cat's life just a little bit longer than most. Learn more here.

When flu season comes around, your cat is susceptible to getting sick just as easily as you. Find out here what symptoms to look out for as well as prevention and treatment options.

Cats can be very temperamental animals and some are capable of being scared quite easily. Here are a few common reasons a cat might panic.

A collapsed trachea can severely affect your pet's breathing and if not diagnosed and treated properly, can lead to serious health problems. Learn more here.

A drooling cat may be rare, but it’s also an adorable sight. Still, it’s important for you to know when the drool is harmless, and when it points to a bigger problem!

White blood cells fight off infections in your cat's body. If your cat has a high white blood cell count, that is a clear sign that something is wrong.

You’ve probably heard of “cat scratch fever” thanks to Ted Nugent’s famous song. But cat scratch fever -- actually known as cat scratch disease -- is more than just the basis for a groovy 70s jam; it’s an infection caused by bacteria carried in flea feces.

Feline babesiosis is a vector-borne disease caused by the Babesia Felis parasite. The infection causes anemia, lethargy, fever, and fatigue in affected cats.

Feline hyperesthesia is one of those health conditions that's hard to diagnose and even more difficult to treat because of the strange symptoms that come a long with it. Learn more here.