Disease

Cats and Anorexia

This eating disorder is fairly uncommon in our four-legged friends, but they need immediate help.

Feline Degenerative Joint Disease

The goal is to keep your arthritic cat comfortable and functioning as well as possible.

Taking Care of Your Disabled Cat

Most cats are able to compensate for the loss of a limb - or even function of the hind legs. Heres how.

The Cures for Feline Hyperthyroidism

If untreated, an overproductive thyroid gland can cause a cat to waste away and die.

Hepatic Lipidosis: A Serious Problem

This liver ailment - the most common in cats - can be fatal without prompt treatment.

Keep an Eye Out for Feline Blindness

Partial or total loss of vision is common in a species that relies heavily on visual acuity.

Has Your Cats Behavior Changed?

Losing weight and sleeping more than usual can be subtle signs of illness.

FLUTD: A Potential Killer

A blocked urethra will obstruct urination and must be relieved without delay.

Coping With Feline Cognitive Disorder

This condition is similar to human Alzheimers disease and can be very upsetting.

Dear Diary: Keep Records of Your Cat

We explain why its important to keep track of certain details to help your cats health and behavior.

Does Your Cat Feel Down in the Mouth?

Dental disease is likely to strike most cats at some point during their lives.

Weather Extremes and Your Cats Health

Whether its icy cold or unsually hot, you need to protect your cats health. Heres how.