Cats can be even more unpredictable than humans in some ways, including what they will and won't eat. But even though some felines are more finicky than others about their dietary choices, they all share some basic nutritional needs – and some need specific adjustments to their diets to help them cope with health challenges.
Cat panleukopenia is a feline virus that affects cats worldwide. While cases of this disease are declining, it is still high in areas where cats are generally unvaccinated.
Cats can get herpes too! Feline herpesvirus type-1 causes cat viral rhinotracheitis. Like the herpes virus in other species, direct contact with viral cells is the cause.
You may have fallen in love with your new kitty at first sight -- while also wondering why he doesn't seem to respond to household noises, birds chirping, or even your own voice.
You never want to hear a doctor tell you that you have cancer. After all, cancer is a very serious illness with an unfortunately high mortality rate. But cancer doesn’t just impact humans. Although cancer is more common in both humans and in other animals like dogs, cats can get cancer, too.
Cats fill our homes with joy and, for most people, are a part of the family. That is why it is imperative to be aware of health issues that your cat can have.
Heart disease isn’t just a human problem. Our pets can suffer too, and cats in particular are susceptible to something called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM.
How many toes does your cat have? Go ahead and count. We'll wait.
Back already? Great! How many did you count? Eighteen, right? Congratulations! Your cat has a normal number of toes. Indeed, most cats have five toes on each front paw and four toes on each back toe.
Is your cat eating plastic? Learn the possible causes and how to prevent them from chewing on plastic today.
Cats seem pretty self-sufficient when it comes to grooming. After all, that is how they spend half of their waking hours.
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