Cat Health

A hairless Donskoy Cat with wrinkled skin and large ears lounging on a soft blanket in warm light.

Cat health starts with everyday care. It’s more than just going to the vet once a year. From nutrition and grooming to vaccines and checkups, small habits make a big difference. Every life stage—kitten, adult, or senior—has its own set of needs.

Our articles cover common concerns like upset stomachs, weight issues, itchy skin, and dental health. You’ll also find guidance on how to recognize symptoms early and when to call the vet. If you’re curious about diet, hairballs, allergies, or behavior changes, you’re in the right place.

Explore simple wellness tips and easy home routines that help your cat stay comfortable, active, and happy. A little knowledge can lead to fewer emergencies, healthier habits, and more peace of mind for you and your pet.

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)- Protect Your Cat Now

Debbie Reid

Certainly one of the most devastating diseases affecting cat populations around the world is feline leukemia. The feline leukemia virus ...

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?

Debbie Reid

Until the late 1980s, the feline leukemia virus was the only agent linked to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in cats—that is, ...

The Itchy Cat

The Itchy Cat

Debbie Reid

Many disease conditions can produce itching in cats. However, only a few disorders result in severe and/or prolonged itching. The ...

Cat’s First Vet Check-up

Cat’s First Vet Check-up

Debbie Reid

For the best possible start, take your new cat to a vet as soon as you can for  a comprehensive ...

Cat’s Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex

Cat’s Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex

Debbie Reid

This dermatopathy of cats is characterized by the unexplained appearance of red to yellow-brown ulcerated lesions with associated hair loss ...

Metabolic Bone Disease

Metabolic Bone Disease

Debbie Reid

Metabolic bone diseases are characterized by a thinning and loss of bony mass, predisposing the bone to fractures and growth ...

Diabetes Insipidus in Cats

Diabetes Insipidus in Cats

Debbie Reid

This type of diabetes should not be confused with diabetes mellitus, which involves abnormal glucose metabolism. Diabetes insipidus involves abnormal ...

Nasal Foreign Bodies

Nasal Foreign Bodies

Debbie Reid

Occasionally, foreign bodies can gain entrance into the nasal passageways of cats via the mouth, causing extreme irritation and rhinitis ...

Hair Loss in Cats - (Alopecia)

Hair Loss in Cats – (Alopecia)

Debbie Reid

Loss of hair, either locally or generalized over the coat of a cat, is another type of skin problem that ...

Chlamydophila in Cats: Symptoms and Treatments

Chlamydophila in Cats: Symptoms and Treatments

Debbie Reid

Chlamydophila refers to a type of bacteria affecting cats that can cause infections like conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and respiratory disease. This ...