Cherry eye is a rare eye condition in cats. It appears as a smooth pink or red swelling in the inside corner of the eye. When cherry eye happens in cats, it’s most likely in Burmese or Persian cats. Cherry eye often looks worse than it is. The swelling is a tear gland that’s popped […]
Hot spots are localised areas of skin infection. They are usually not dangerous, easy to treat, and can affect cats of any age. Hot spots in cats are the same type of skin condition as in dogs but are less common. The skin appears wet and red, and it can be painful. Hot spots […]
An abscess in cats is an area of pus caused by a localised bacterial infection. Abscesses can develop in different parts of the body and affect cats of any age. There are many different causes of abscesses. The most common types of abscesses are easy and quick to treat. There are less common types […]
A cataract is an opacity or a clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataracts are variable in size. Over time, cataracts cause loss of vision and eventually blindness. Cataracts in cats are commonly associated with inflammation of the eye, called uveitis. Unlike dogs, surgery is performed less often. Your cat’s eyes should be checked […]
Lyme disease is rare in cats. This infectious bacterial disease can infect humans through a tick bite. You cannot contract the disease from your cat. You should remove a tick as soon as you see it, as the longer it stays attached, the greater the risk of disease transmission. Signs of this disease only appear […]
Ear problems can affect cats but tend to be less common than in dogs. There are many different causes of ear problems, the most common are infections and allergies.  Ear problems can affect cats of all ages, but some breeds may be at greater risk. While many cases are quick and easy to clear […]
Patellar luxation, also called a slipped or dislocating knee cap, occurs when the kneecap slides or pops out of place from the groove when the knee bends. Depending on the severity, the treatment can range from only exercise control to surgery. Patellar luxation is relatively uncommon in cats and is usually a developmental condition. Cats […]
Cat bite abscesses are an extremely common condition in cats. They are swellings filled with pus, mostly found around the face, head, neck, and tail. Cat bite abscesses can affect any cat but are most common in younger, outdoor, male, unneutered cats. The cause of a cat bite abscess is a bite or scratch […]
Elbow dysplasia is a condition of dogs only. Front leg lameness is very commonly associated with cat bite abscess. If your cat is showing signs of lameness, you might want to read the following articles: Limping Wounds The closest disease to elbow dysplasia in cats may be medial humeral epicondylitis (MHE). This is […]
A blocked bladder means your cat can’t pee (pass urine) or can only pass a dribble of urine or blood. About 5% of cats get some sort of urinary tract problem in their lives. But young neutered (castrated) male cats who live indoors are most at risk of a blocked bladder. A blocked bladder is […]
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