Cat health articles. Browse our health collection for common and uncommon cat health issues.
At a glanceAbout: Bald spots are a common symptom in cats and can range from one small isolated patch to multiple bald patches or widespread baldness. Causes:
Diagnosis: Baseline tests, skin scrapings, biopsy, histopathology or  cytology, culture. Treatment: This will depend on the underlying cause. |
Tetanus (lockjaw) is a disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. Most people are aware of tetanus due to having received the vaccine for the disease.
Tick season is now upon us and it is time for all cat and dog owners to be alert to these potentially fatal parasites. This article looks at how to check for ticks, prevent ticks, symptoms of tick poisoning and how to safely remove ticks from your pet.
Insect bites and stings occur frequently in cats due to their curious nature. Wasps, bees, and ants are the most common causes of bites and stings in cats.
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Zinc is a metal and an essential trace mineral that is necessary for many functions and is the second most abundant metal in the body after iron. It is found in many types of food such as beef, spinach, oysters, seafood and egg yolks.
Formerly known as FUS (Feline urologic syndrome), FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease) is a group of conditions affecting the cat’s lower urinary system and bladder, including urolithiasis (stones in the urinary tract), cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), urinary tract infection and urethral obstruction.
Also known as chemistry profile a biochemical profile is a series of tests your veterinarian may wish to perform to evaluate your cat’s health.
It is critical to determine if the cat has an underlying medical condition that has caused him or her to be underweight. Once the cause (if any) has been diagnosed and addressed, the appetite should return in most cases.
Creatinine levels are a measure of creatinine, a nitrogen substance that is formed in the liver. It is manufactured in the body from three amino acids, arginine, glycine and methionine and supplies the muscles with energy. 95% of creatinine is stored skeletal muscles. Creatinine is a by-product of the metabolism that is removed from the blood via the kidneys and excreted in the urine.