Heartworm is a disease which is more commonly seen in dogs, but since it can be contracted by cats as well, it’s important to make sure you keep your cat protected. Heartworm is spread by larvae carrying mosquitoes. The mosquito injects the larvae from its saliva when it bites the cat. Once the larvae mature [...]
Feline Acne
November 2, 2010 By
Feline acne, a pretty common skin condition, appears as tiny blackheads or pimples on the cats chin after the hair follicles have become clogged. In cases where the condition is more severe, the pimples drain pus, and the cats bottom lip and chin become swollen. It is believed that the cause of the acne is [...]
Feline Epilepsy
October 21, 2010 By
Epilepsy is a disorder of recurring seizures. There are many conditions that may cause a recurrent seizure disorder. Some of these conditions may include tumors, exposure to toxins, hypoglycemia, kidney or liver disorders, congenital defects, infections, or trauma. A seizure is the result of an abnormal pattern of brain activity and are more commonly seen [...]
Common Illnesses In Kittens
October 10, 2010 By
Kittens like all living things can become ill. When your kitten isn’t feeling well, it’s not all that difficult to figure out that something’s just not right. A strong indicator that your kitten may be unwell is if she starts acting lethargic and doesn’t want to play as usual, since kittens, by nature, are usually [...]
Feline Diabetes
September 27, 2010 By
Diabetes occurs when the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas is insufficient. In a healthy body insulin is secreted into the circulatory system and enables the body’s cells to convert sugar into useable energy. Sugar levels in the blood become elevated when there is no insulin. This excess sugar can only be excreted in [...]
Coccidia (Coccidiosis) in Cats
September 13, 2010 By
Coccidia are highly contagious microscopic parasites that live within the cells of the intestinal lining. Although they are most commonly seen in kittens under six months of age, they can be found in adult cats as well. Transmission of coccidia occurs when the cat comes into contact with contaminated feces. The main sign of infection [...]
Feline Infectious Anemia
September 2, 2010 By
Feline infectious anemia is a bacterial disease which is caused by an organism called hemobartonella felis. This organism attaches to the cats red blood cell surface which ultimately leads to anemia. It’s assumed that parasites and insects that drink blood may pass the contaminated blood after biting an infected cat on to a healthy one. [...]
