Periodontal disease is the most common type of mouth disease in cats. It’s estimated that 50 to 90% of cats over the age of 4 have some form of dental problem. Do not ignore your cat’s red gums, as they can be a sign of a serious disease called stomatitis. Periodontal disease can be called […]
Diabetes is a common illness of middle-aged to older cats. It means they can’t control their blood sugar levels. It affects around 1 in 230 cats or 0.43% of the population. Diabetes is most likely to occur in male cats over 8 years old and in the Burmese breed. Diabetes in cats happens because of […]
Applying ear drops to cats can be stressful for your cat and you. You may need to apply cleaning and/or medicated drops. Cleaning your cat’s ears is only normally necessary if your vet recommends it. You should check their ears regularly and contact your vet if you notice any unusual signs. What it’s for […]
Spay is a routine surgical procedure done in female cats to prevent pregnancy and has many other health benefits. This means your cat will be neutered and can’t have kittens. Spaying is a surgery to remove a female cat’s ovaries and uterus. Surgery is usually recommended at 5 months of age. This procedure helps reduce […]
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise that can be heard when listening to a cat’s chest with a stethoscope. Heart murmurs affect cats of any age, but are most common in middle aged and older cats. An ultrasound scan of the heart is usually the best way to know what is going on. Many […]
Wounds are common injuries in cats and can take lots of different shapes and sizes. There are many causes of wounds, such as a bite injury from another animal, a ruptured abscess, and cuts or lacerations from trauma. What it’s for Why do we clean cat wounds? Wound cleaning is an extremely important step […]
Vets prescribe painkillers to help your cat feel more comfortable after an injury, operation or a painful illness. The type of painkiller prescribed depends on the problem, as well as your cat’s age and general health. Human painkillers are not safe for cats. Most cats will need painkillers (analgesics) at some point in their lives, […]
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat and prevent infections caused by bacteria. They won’t treat illnesses caused by other bugs like viruses. Antibiotics can be life-saving drugs, but many harmful bacteria are becoming resistant to them. Every year, antibiotics help millions of animals to recover from infections. But they only work against bacteria. And not […]
Skin scrapes are usually used to diagnose skin parasites, such as mange. They can be used for a diagnosis in any age of cat. Skin scrapes are usually one of the first procedures done when looking into skin disease in cats. It is an extremely important step before further tests are done. They are easy […]
Urine tests in cats are used to check their wee for signs of infection and other issues. It’s performed frequently as it provides a lot of information. A urine sample can be easily collected without stressing your cat. Also called urinalysis, it includes several tests, such as a dipstick, specific gravity, and laboratory tests. Urine […]
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