Health

Events in the world of infectious diseases have been hitting the headlines recently, and because they involve cats, Id like to discuss them in this column rather than answering questions from CatWatch readers (just this once, I promise). Superbugs: Is there a human/cat connection?Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium that lives on the skin and in the noses of people and other animals, usually without much consequence. But human infection with a certain form of…

Early diagnosis can sometimes reduce the impact of this widespread disease. Heres what you should know to protect your cat.

A veterinary exam at least once a year for your cat is the best defense against cardiac illness.

Four technologies are currently used - X-rays, ultrasound, MRI and CT scans.

Your cats coat can be a barometer of her overall health and well-being. Here are signs to notice when something is amiss.

A wide variety of feline conditions can make bowel movements difficult for your cat, if not impossible.

Some seizures are unexplainable; others are caused by an underlying disease. Heres what you need to know about this disorder.

Most skin disorders are readily treatable, but some can make your cat feel miserable.

Cat owners are often concerned about neutering their male or spaying their female cat. One question they sometimes ask is whether the surgery will change their family cats character and behavior. On this, veterinarians are virtually unanimous: Change will be significant, but it is all to the better. In my way of thinking, it should be done for every cat, says James Richards, DVM, director of the Cornell University Feline Health Center and Editor of…

Chronic vomiting and diarrhea signal the presence of this common feline affliction.

Your cat may benefit from treatments at home if she becomes ill. Heres what you should know about this labor of love.

Do plenty of research before choosing a company to make sure that it will fit the needs of you and your cat.