When a cat is exposed to extreme cold, frostbite will likely occur. The areas of a cat most usually to be affected are the ears, tail, and feet. Tissue damage results as circulation is impaired. At the start, the skin will appear pale. As thawing starts to occur, the skin will become, hot, red, and [...]
Pyelonephritis
August 15, 2009 By
Pyelonephritis is most often the cause of a bladder infection which travels up into the kidneys of a cat. An advanced infection elsewhere in the body (for example, periodontal disease) can also be the result. If the infection is acute, signs will usually include bloody urine, vomiting, and fever. The cat may also develop a [...]
Keratitis
June 26, 2009 By
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea that can effect one or both eyes. Signs include: discharge, squinting, sensitivity of light, and the appearance of the third eyelid. You may find the cat pawing at her eye. This inflammation is very painful and if left untreated can cause the cat to suffer permanent loss of [...]
Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
May 24, 2009 By
Feline Calicivirus or FCV is spread by direct contact with eye or nasal discharge and saliva. It may also be spread by coming into contact with the water bowl or litter box of an infected cat. In the beginning symptoms include nasal and eye discharge, sneezing, and fever. As the disease progresses, drooling will be [...]
Otitis
April 13, 2009 By
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
March 9, 2009 By
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
February 13, 2009 By
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
January 4, 2009 By
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 [...]
