Feline ear mites are parasites that dwell in the ear canal. Sometimes, they live on your cat’s skin and are visible as a white speck. Your cat can become infected with these mites through direct contact with another animal that’s infested. Just behind fleas, ear mites are among the leading parasites found [...]

Feline pneumonia occurs when there is inflammation in your cat’s lung. This is a serious condition but one which can be treated successfully. However, if the disease progresses, it can be life-threatening.

Causes
Pneumonia in cats usually develops as the result of a viral infection. This viral infection affects the lower respiratory tract, but [...]

Feline anemia is not a disease unto itself, but rather a symptom of some disease or condition. It develops when your cat’s body stops producing enough hemoglobin or red blood cells. A lack of red blood cells will decrease the amount of oxygen that circulates throughout the cat’s body.

Causes
There are many things that [...]

Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is one of the most common heart diseases experienced by cats. This disease causes the heart’s walls to thicken and enlarge. This will limit the amount of blood that is pumped out of the heart.

Causes
This condition has various causes. They include an improper diet, toxins, and certain [...]

Feline tapeworms are long and flat intestinal parasites. They have hook-like mouths which they use to attach to the small intestine’s wall. As they mature, they can reach a few inches long. This species can also affect dogs.

Transmission
Your cat can become infested with feline tapeworms in one of two ways. In [...]

Feline cushing’s disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol. This is usually caused by a tumor on the pituitary or adrenal gland. The disease occurs in cats much less frequently than it does in dogs. Also, females are more likely to develop the condition than males. [...]