Cat Diseases
Metabolic Bone Disease
Metabolic bone diseases are characterized by a thinning and loss of bony mass, predisposing the bone to fractures and growth ...
Diabetes Insipidus in Cats
This type of diabetes should not be confused with diabetes mellitus, which involves abnormal glucose metabolism. Diabetes insipidus involves abnormal ...
Parvovirus (Panleukopenia; Feline Distemper)
The feline parvovirus is found worldwide, affecting cats in much the same way as parvovirus affects their canine counterparts. The ...
Hair Loss in Cats – (Alopecia)
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 refers to a type of bacteria affecting cats that can cause infections like conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and respiratory disease. This ...
Arterial Thromboembolism
Cats afflicted with cardiomyopathy suffer from impaired circulation, which in turn can lead to a condition known as arterial thromboembolism. ...
Cat’s Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the thin, transparent mucous membrane lining the inner portion of the eyelids and front part of the sclera ...
Kidney Disease
The kidneys are responsible for eliminating waste products produced by the body’s normal metabolism. If they fail to perform this ...
Cat’s Neurodermatitis
Feline neurodermatitis results in hair loss and/or skin irritation due to nervous licking and chewing. The highly emotional breeds of ...
Arthritis Due to Autoimmune Disease
Sometimes, an overactive immune system can lead to an arthritic condition. In these instances, immune complexes consisting of antibodies coalesce ...
