Addison’s disease is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition of your cat’s adrenal glands. Cats of any age, sex or breed can get Addison’s, but it’s more likely in middle-aged cats. Addison’s, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, happens when your cat’s adrenal glands are damaged and don’t produce enough steroid hormone. Steroid hormones play essential roles in […]
Kennel cough is a condition of dogs only. Cats can become infected with one of the bacteria that causes Kennel cough and develop symptoms of cat flu. If your cat is showing signs of a respiratory infection, you might want to read the following articles: cat flu Sneezing coughing fast breathing
Rabies is a very serious, almost always fatal, viral disease that affects the nervous system. It affects all mammals, including dogs, cats, ferrets, and humans. Rabies spreads through the saliva of infected animals, and there is no cure. Rabies is one of the world’s deadliest zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic means that it can be transmitted from animals to humans. […]
Pancreatitis is a serious illness caused by inflammation of the pancreas. The condition affects cats of any age, sex or breed, although cats over 7 years old and Siamese cats are most at risk. Up to 40% of all UK cats will get pancreatitis at some time in their lives. The pancreas is a gland […]
Sneezing in cats is common, and when it happens occasionally, there is usually nothing to worry about. Sneezing is most commonly associated with cat flu disease, but it can have other causes. Contact a vet if your cat’s sneezing persists or if other symptoms accompany it. What to do What to do if your cat is sneezing […]
Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of animals, including cats and people. The Big Tick Project identified ticks on 6.6% of all cats visiting vet practices in the UK. Cats of any age or breed can get tick bites, but cats who go outdoors are at most risk. Ticks can spread a serious illness called […]
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It is contagious between cats and can also spread to people and other species. It is usually mild but can be more severe in kittens or immunocompromised cats. Cats catch ringworm, also called dermatophytosis, when damaged skin comes into contact with spores shed by animals with […]
It is always stressful to find a lump on your cat, but there are many possible causes. Sadly, the more common ones are infections and tumours, and veterinary treatment will usually be required. Lumps can happen due to infection, inflammation, an abnormal growth, fluid build-up, or an anatomical problem like a hernia. You can check […]
Vomiting or sickness is a very common problem in cats. In most cases, they get better on their own or with supportive management. When cats eat grass, bugs, or their own fur, they can be sick afterward. This is not normally a reason for concern, and they can be cared for at home. Sometimes they […]
Mange can affect cats of any age, gender, or breed, but some are more at risk than others. The symptoms of mange can range from a few patches of hair loss to severe itching and bacterial skin infections. Most cats have no long-lasting effects after a mange infection, but sometimes the hair can take a few […]
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