Health

Stomatitis in Cats Feline stomatitis (also known as caudal oral stomatitis) is a painful disease that causes considerable inflammation within a cat’s mouth, including around the mucous membranes and the gingiva (gum tissue). The condition is often referred to by…

Why Do Cats Sneeze? A cat sneezing may sound cute and is usually not a cause for concern when it only happens occasionally. However, frequent bouts of sneezing may signify a health issue that needs addressing. A veterinarian will be…

Why Do Cats Vomit? Cat vomiting involves the sudden evacuation of stomach contents. It can be caused by gastrointestinal problems or could be a clinical sign of many other feline diseases and health concerns. Many long-haired breeds will occasionally bring…

Tapeworm Life Cycle in Cats A tapeworm in cats is a flat intestinal parasite. The most common species is called Dipylidium caninum. In addition, two other species of tapeworm that can infect felines are Taenia and Echinococcus. The tapeworm has…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats (IBD in cats) is a syndrome caused by chronic irritation within a feline’s intestines or stomach. The inflammation of the cat’s gastrointestinal tract is often the result of an injury…

What Is Megacolon in Cats? Megacolon in cats is a condition that affects the nerves and muscles of the colonic wall. A cat’s gastrointestinal tract ends at the large intestine with the colon. The purpose of the colon is to…

What Is Constipation in Cats? Cat constipation occurs when there is an abnormal and excessive accumulation of feces in the cat’s colon. When this occurs, the cat will have difficulty making bowel movements, resulting in the reduced frequency or complete…

What Is Cat Herpes? Cat herpes is highly contagious and one of the major contributing factors for feline upper respiratory infections (URIs) and flu. The virus is more formally known as Feline Herpesvirus (FHV, FHV-1) or Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR).…

Cat Pregnancy Timeline Understanding the basics of cat pregnancy will ensure owners are well equipped to make the various stages as stress-free as possible for their pets. When a cat is about to become a mother to kittens, the process…

Ringworm Treatment for Cats Ringworm in cats (dermatophytosis) is a common occurrence. It can even be found in indoor cats. Although the condition is called ringworm, there are no actual worms as with heartworms. Instead, cat ringworm is a very…