Cat Health
Otitis
Cats can develop inflammation of the outer ear (otitis externa) from ear mites, bacteria, wax accumulation, or infected wounds. Symptoms include odor, scratching or pawing at the ears, inflammation, head shaking, appearance of exudate, or holding ear flaps at an unusual angle. Treatment consists of cleansing the ear and applying a topical antibiotic medication. Middle [...]
Tapeworms
Tapeworms live in the intestines and are probably the most common parasites seen in adult cats. Before transmission to the cat, they require an intermediate host during the larval stage. Lice and fleas are common hosts and based on a cat’s constant grooming habits, it’s very probable that at least one flea harboring immature tapeworms [...]
Feline Chlamydiosis
Feline chlamydiosis, also known as feline pneumonitis, is a respiratory infection that can range from mild to very severe and is spread through direct contact. The symptoms include conjunctivitis, which causes discharge and redness from the eyes. Other signs include sneezing, coughing, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing. Treatment involves the use of both oral [...]
Signs Of Potential Kidney Problems
The following is a list of signs to watch for that may indicate that your cat may have a kidney problem. increase or decrease in normal water consumption increase or decrease in normal urine output blood in urine diarrhea vomiting weight loss and anorexia sensitivity or pain in back, near kidney (for example the cat [...]
