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.

A Comprehensive Guide to Arthritis in Cats

Debbie

When your favorite feline starts moving a little less freely, you might dismiss it as just getting old.​ But those ...

A veterinarian examining a cat for heart disease using a stethoscope.

Heart Disease in Cats: Warning Signs, Vet Tips & What You Can Do

Debbie

Let me tell you something I wish I had known years ago: cats are masters of disguise. Especially when it ...

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)- Protect Your Cat Now

Debbie

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

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

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

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

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

Cat’s Miliary Dermatitis

Cat’s Miliary Dermatitis

Debbie

Miliary dermatitisrefers to a specific way in which feline skin responds to inflammation and/or irritation. Such a skin reaction is ...

Metabolic Bone Disease

Metabolic Bone Disease

Debbie

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

Declawing Cats

Declawing Cats

Debbie

The decision as to whether to have a cat declawed is certainly a controversial one, yet it is one that ...