Healthy cats are ready and eager to eat a full meal at least twice daily. All animals need their daily nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to thrive. So if a cat won't eat, their health can...
Excessive itching and scratching is often linked to inflammation of the skin. Sometimes this can start off as simple over-grooming, and then as the inflammation develops, the cat’s itchy skin can get worse. Inflammation is...
Iris melanosis is a type of iris hyperpigmentation, which is an increase in dark pigmentation on the iris. The iris is the colorful part of the eye and varies between cats—from yellow or amber to...
The question of how often your cat should visit the vet is a great one. Some people don’t take their cats to the vet for many years. Others seem to continually take their cats to...
“Cherry eye” is the colloquial term that is used to describe a rare eye problem in cats that is correctly called “third eyelid gland prolapse“ or “prolapsed gland of the nictitating membrane“. This article will...
Eyes are sensitive structures - and we all know the distress that we feel if we have a painful eye. Cats are no different, and painful, diseased or injured eyes can swiftly deteriorate, so seeking...
Cats are well known for their ability to sit, stand, walk, run and jump easily and steadily, with excellent balance and coordination. The physical structures that allows cats to be so physically nimble and well-balanced...
Most cat carers are good at monitoring how much their pets eat, but what about measuring how much they drink? Measuring water consumption can be an effective way of gaining a better understanding of a...
Protozoal infections are caused when a cat becomes infected with protozoa—microscopic single-celled organisms. The term "protozoal infection" is used in the same way as bacterial infection (caused by bacteria) and viral infection (caused by viruses)....
Diaphragmatic rupture or hernia is a common and serious condition in cats. Diaphragmatic rupture is a relatively common injury in cats following traumatic episodes such as road traffic accidents. Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are rare but...
