When vets talk about euthanasia, it means bringing your cat’s life to a peaceful end with an overdose of anaesthetic. Over 85% of all deaths will be assisted in this way. Humans live a lot longer than cats. Saying goodbye is something all of us who share our lives with a cat will have to […]
Feline immunodeficiency virus is an incurable disease that affects the immune system of cats. The condition is more commonly diagnosed in middle-aged cats and is estimated to affect up to 4% of cats in the UK. Feline immunodeficiency virus is commonly called FIV or is also known as feline acquired immune deficiency virus (AIDS). Cats […]
Feline leukaemia virus is an incurable disease that affects the immune system of cats. The condition is more common in young cats and is estimated to permanently affect between 1 and 2% of cats in the UK. Feline leukaemia virus is normally called FeLV. Cats catch the virus through direct contact with infected cats, […]
Your cat may eat less or stop eating for a variety of reasons. Most cats have the occasional ‘off’ days when they don’t eat or finish their dinner. But not eating can signal more serious concerns and should be investigated by a vet. Eating less or not eating is also called anorexia or poor appetite. […]
Cats are much less likely to eat things they shouldn’t than dogs. They’re usually more particular about what they eat. The most common problems will be household plants and chicken bones. Most of the time the worst consequence will be an upset tummy. But eating things they shouldn’t can also cause intestinal damage and life-threatening […]
A fine needle aspirate (FNA) is a simple procedure that helps vets find out what’s inside a lump or swelling on your cat. It’s a safe and relatively inexpensive way to check lumps in cats of any age, size or breed. A fine needle aspirate doesn’t involve cutting into the skin. The procedure can often […]
Dry eye is an uncommon eye condition in cats. It causes symptoms of eye irritation, which overlap with many more common eye conditions in cats. It’s most likely to happen as a result of a viral eye infection or immune condition. Vets call dry-eye to Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or simply KCS. It means your cat can’t […]
An endoscopy is a type of test or procedure where a tube containing a small camera and light source, called an endoscope, is used to look inside the body. There are many types of endoscopy techniques, depending on the part of the body being looked at. The word endoscopy is often used to mean an […]
Colitis is what we call inflammation of the final portion of the intestines. This is very common in cats of all ages and can have many causes. Most cases are mild, but long-term problems can cause severe illness. Colitis commonly causes diarrhoea and blood in the poo. Many cases are caused by stress or eating […]
Obesity in cats is a life-changing and life-shortening illness. 63% of cats in the UK are overweight or obese, with middle-aged, neutered and indoor cats at greatest risk. Weight gain and obesity develop when your cat takes more energy (food) into their body than they burn up. Obesity in cats is a complex disease and […]
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