Scabies is an infection caused by mites that live on the cat's skin. Symptoms of mange in cats includes dry, scaly skin; fur loss; red bumps; restlessness, and extreme itchiness.
While there are many conditions that can cause colds, or cold type symptoms, in cats, such as seasonal allergies, asthma, environmental irritants, foreign matter in the nasal passages, chronic infections and cancerous or benign tumors, the most common causes of cold-like symptoms in cats are Feline Herpesvirus and Feline Calicivirus.
There are many parasites that can infect an adult cat and can even spread to the kitten. Knowing which kind of worms a cat has is the crucial to being able to rid the cat of them.
A litter box is essential for every cat but not all set-ups are equal. If you get it wrong, you may find your kitty using your floor as their new bathroom so here are some things you must know to create the perfect cat litter box.
Looking for an easy way to store your pets medical records, want to find a pet hotel or a local pet friendly restaurant, try out the local dog park or meet up with another pet lover - look no further then your mobile phone for these easy to use apps for all things pets.
Thanks to advances in science, new and alternative health treatments, senior pets can now live longer and have a better quality of life with a little extra care.
Taking your cat for a walk on a leash may sound strange at first, but it is actually very beneficial to your kitty, as well as being a fun activity for both you and your cat. Benefits of walking a cat include mental stimulation, boost in health and energy, reduced risk of arthritis and more.
Joint and hip problems in pets can cause a lot of pain and in instances when dogs or cats need surgery to fix the problem, post-surgery care is extremely important to make sure they land back on their feet safely.
While senior cats are among the most likely to contract kidney related illnesses, cats and kittens of all ages are vulnerable to an extent. The key to helping a cat with kidney problems is identifying the symptoms early so that preventative measures can be taken
Influenza in pets is more common than most pet parents think. The major signs that your cat or dog has the flu include inflammation around the eyes and nose, discharge from the nose, a raised temperature, weakness and lethargy, loss of appetite, sneezing, and coughing.
Feline Leukemia, a disease of the white blood cells that attacks the immune system is one of the most common types of cancers affecting cats. There are three classifications and depending on which one the cat has, symptoms and treatments will vary.