Intervertebral Disc Disease (Slipped Disc) in Cats
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in cats is fortunately less common than it is in dogs but can be just as serious and painful a condition when it occurs. In this article, you’ll learn what IVDD...
Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions
Liver Flukes in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Liver flukes are a type of worm-like parasite that can cause liver and bile duct infections in many animals, including cats. In this article, you’ll learn about the most common types of flukes that can...
5 Signs Your Cat Might Have the Bird Flu Virus
An outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) in dairy cattle occurred in the U.S. in March 2024. Since then, multiple smaller outbreaks in cats have been reported, including both indoor pet cats...
Broken Jaws in Cats: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
A broken jaw is a common injury in cats. It usually occurs due to trauma, for example, if your cat falls from a height or is hit by a car. But it can be caused...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart condition seen in cats. It causes abnormal thickening of the heart wall, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around your cat’s body. Most cats...
Lung Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs, Treatments, and Prevention
Lung diseases are common in cats and will often cause wheezing, coughing, and sometimes serious breathing difficulties. The most common lung condition in cats that I see as a veterinarian is feline asthma, which usually...
Feline Aortic Thromboembolism (FATE): Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE) is a medical emergency that usually affects middle-aged cats, most commonly males. It usually occurs as a result of underlying heart disease, although this is often undiagnosed. Unfortunately, many cats with...
Should Cats with Kidney Disease Take Supplements?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unfortunately a very common illness seen in middle aged to older cats. With few treatment options other than dietary changes, it’s common for cat parents to ask if there are...
Enlarged Heart in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Heart disease is fairly common in older cats and in certain breeds, but there are many different conditions that affect the cardiovascular system by causing an enlarged heart. An enlarged heart cannot pump blood effectively,...
Vaginal Discharge in Cats: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
A vaginal discharge is any unusual substance coming from your cat’s vulva. The discharge might be white, creamy, or bloody – and if infection is present, it may be foul-smelling. It is an uncommon symptom...
Congestive Heart Failure in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body. This results in blood backing up in the vessels, and can cause fluid to build up in the...
Blood Clots and Aneurysms in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Blood clot formation in cats is a very serious condition which requires rapid veterinary assessment and treatment. This is made difficult as commonly the presence of a blood clot may be unknown until it leads...