Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is an allergic response to flea bites that causes some cats to have more severe skin problems than are usually seen with fleas. It occurs when a cat is allergic to specific...
The excitement of having a new kitten can also come with anxiety and many questions. Is a kitten sneezing normal or a problem that needs to be addressed? Sneezing can be normal for any cat,...
Kitten diarrhea is a very common problem that most kittens will experience at least once. Luckily, many of these incidents are mild and self-limiting, with a full recovery occurring in a few days. Mild cases...
Despite our best efforts caring for our cat, purchasing expensive food, and giving them a safe, happy, and fulfilled life, our cat may temporarily stop eating. Loss of appetite is a major concern for a...
Long-time cat owners know that their cat's breakfast may come up and onto the carpet occassionally. While the results can look similar, vomiting and regurgitation in cats are actually very different, with distinct causes and...
Excessive itching and scratching is often linked to inflammation of the skin. Sometimes this can start off as simple over-grooming, and then as the inflammation develops, the cat’s itchy skin can get worse. Inflammation is...
Fever coat is an unusual phenomenon where kittens are born with a lighter-colored coat than expected. This is usually a distinctive silver or gray but can also be red or cream. Kittens with fever coat...
Nasal discharge is such a common symptom in cats that it is likely your cat will suffer from it at some point in their life. The good news is that most causes of runny noses...
Humans bundle up in extra warm layers when the temperature drops. But do cats get cold? They only have their permanent fur coat to keep them warm in freezing weather. Do we need to worry...
Reverse sneezing is when nasal irritation causes cats to rapidly suck air in through their noses, making loud snorting sounds. It is also called inspiratory paroxysmal respiration. It's the opposite of a regular sneeze where...
