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Around two to three out of every hundred cats will develop epilepsy at some point in their lives. The diagnosis is a shock for the owners. But with patience, an experienced veterinarian, and the right medication, they can get the disease under control. What is Epilepsy Many convulsive seizures are
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Bad breath, loss of appetite, or isolation: toothaches in cats and tomcats have many faces. Since the animals suffer from problems in the mouth area, it is important that you interpret the signs correctly. Read here what symptoms can occur and what is behind them. How do you recognize dental
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Many cat owners only know the “cat epidemic” from hearsay and regular vaccinations at the vet. But every year thousands of cats die of the virus disease. Read the most important information about cat disease here. What is cat disease? Experts speak of cat disease as “Feline Panleukopenia”. The other
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Coronaviruses have gained notoriety in recent weeks: A coronavirus has spread from an animal market in Wuhan, China, and has infected thousands of people. For many cat owners the alarm bells are ringing: “Coronavirus – does it also exist in cats?” Correct – but don’t panic! We explain why the
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Contrary to what the name suggests, “cat scratch disease” is a human disease. Read here the most important things about symptoms, therapy, and effective prevention. Cat scratch disease in humans: what is it? Cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae or Bartonella clarridgeiae. The carriers
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FORL is the name for Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions on the teeth. The disease is one of the most painful dental diseases in cats and affects an average of about a third of all cats in their lifetime. Read here what symptoms occur and how the disease can be treated.
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Inflammation of the gums or gingivitis is a well-known disease in cats. Most cats will experience inflamed gums occasionally or regularly throughout their lives. Read here which symptoms are typical for the disease and which treatment options are available. Inflammation of the Gums in Cats Inflammation of the gums is
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The cat has reddened skin and is scratching – could it have a fungus on the skin? Many pet owners fear this diagnosis because Skin fungus is a zoonosis, so it is contagious. But don’t panic: We give tips about skin fungus in cats. What causes skin fungus in cats?
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Why should I vaccinate my cat against it? Find out here why rabies continues to be a serious disease for cats. Cat rabies: what is rabies? Rabies is a viral disease known since ancient times, which besides cats can affect many other warm-blooded animals and is almost always fatal. As
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Cats often have eye infections. They aren’t always severe, but it’s still better not to assume that they will heal on their own. The best thing to do is to take your kitty to the vet. Eye infections are quite common in cats. Most of the time, however, they are
