Health

Symptoms of Heartworm in Cats Although it is true that canines are more frequently associated with heartworm than felines, it would be erroneous to say it never occurs in felines. In fact, in some areas of the United States, up…

Feline Leukemia Symptoms Overview of Feline Leukemia Feline leukemia is a serious viral infection that ravages the immune system of cats. In felines that deal with the leukemia virus on a continual basis, 85% of them do not live three…

Cat Anemia Symptoms Anemia in cats is a condition in which the body experiences an abnormal shortage of red blood cells. Originating in the bone marrow, red blood cells have the vital function of transmitting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout…

Gabapentin Uses as Prescribed by a Vet for Your Cat What is Gabapentin? Gabapentin for cats works in the same way that GABA does, which is as an inhibitory neurotransmitter. This means that neuropathic pain originating in the nervous system…

Cat Cancer Signs and Symptoms In any human or animal, “cancer” is a word one hopes to never hear. While cancer in cats is not as common as it is in dogs, it still occurs at a frequent rate with…

Symptoms of Diabetes in Cats In the past 20 years, cat diabetes has been increasing at an alarming rate. In the span of 9 years, the incidence of diabetes shot up to over 18%. This has led many to question…

Kidney Failure Treatment Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats One of the main health issues that owners of older cats need to be aware of is chronic kidney disease (CKD).  Though frequently seen in elderly cats, this disease can begin years…