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Elimination Disorders

For most aesthetically sensitive people, watching a cat engaged in the process of relieving itself in its litter box certainly cannot be counted among lifes great pleasures.

Diagnosis: FIP

FIP: Almost always fatal. Owners can reduce the risk of this serious feline disease by practicing good litter-box hygiene. Here's why.

Is Your Cat Incontinent

Here's how to tell if your cat is suffering from incontinence or is displaying inappropriate urination.

The Feline Digestive System

Diarrhea, vomiting and loss of appetite are the major signs of trouble if your cat is suffering from digestive tract problems.

A Breeding Ground For Trouble?

All cats, especially females, are at risk for developing many severe reproductive-system disorders.

Senility and Your Geriatric Cat

All elderly cats are at elevated risk for age-related mental deterioration. Here are the signs to look for, and some help.

Why Is Your Cat Coughing?

A wide range of disorders — some of them life-threatening — can be responsible. Here's what you should know.

Put Your Cat to the Test

What exactly happens when you take your cat to the veterinarian's office for a routine physical examination?

The Dangers of String

It's a hazard that can put your cat in a serious bind. Here's why.

Megacolon and Diet

A very clean litter box can be useful in prevention. But once diagnosed, your cat will likely need a specific dietary regimen.

Diagnosis: Adrenal Disease

Early diagnosis and treatment may help. But neither Cushing's nor Addison's disease can be prevented or truly cured.

Hot Weather Care

As temperatures soar, the potential threats to feline health also rise in number. Here's what you can do to keep your pets safe.