Health

Health Questions Every Cat Owner Should Know MeowWiki has found answers to some of the most frequently asked cat questions. Most of the questions focus on health issues. However, we also answer frequently asked cat questions such as “why do…

What Is Feline Infectious Peritonitis?  Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease most often found in cats between the ages of 6 months to 2 years. Although it is more likely to see FIP in kittens than in adult…

What is Feline Panleukopenia? For unvaccinated kittens under the age of 5 months old, the feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) remains a looming, potentially deadly reality for many of them. Feline panleukopenia is an incredibly contagious virus that can spread from…

What Is Feline Pancreatitis? Although pancreatitis in cats was once thought to be uncommon, experts now believe that the disease is underdiagnosed due to its vague symptoms and testing difficulties. A recent study suggests that up to 40% of cats…

What Is Hypothyroidism? In spite of its prevalence among human beings and canines, hypothyroidism is quite unusual in the feline species. Hypothyroidism is a disorder of the thyroid glands marked by underperformance of the thyroid glands within the endocrine system.…

Feline UTIs A urinary tract infection in cats is uncommon but is often an indicator of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). Most cat urinary tract infections occur in felines aged 10 or older who also suffer from endocrine diseases…

What Is Cat Conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis in cats is quite common. Most felines will have at least one of these eye infections during their lifetime. Conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye) occurs when the conjunctiva gets inflamed and becomes red and…

How to Get Rid of Cat Urine Smell There is no doubt that having a sweet feline for a pet can be one of the most rewarding things for an animal lover. But, like all things, there are some noticeable…

Respiratory Infection Symptoms and Treatment What is Cat Respiratory Infection? An upper respiratory infection in cats (or URI) is a much more intimidating name for the common cold—a sickness that even felines get. In nearly all cases, this type of…

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)? Feline immunodeficiency virus, which is commonly abbreviated as FIV, is a potentially lethal virus affecting the immune system of cats. Each year, up to 5% of cats are diagnosed with feline…