Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z

Is your cat sick? Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of feline diseases and conditions.

Depigmentation Disorders in Cats: Changing Skin Color Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Depigmentation Disorders in Cats: Changing Skin Color
You may ask yourself one day, “Why is my cat changing color?” Don’t panic, there are several reasons. Skin and hair color is determined by melanocyte cells in the skin and hair follicles. Those cells produce melanin which in turn produce the color -- like a suntan. But what can cause the opposite result -- especially in your cat? Let's learn more about depigmentation and how it impacts your cat's health.
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Diaphragmatic Hernias in Cats: The Unseen Consequence of Blunt Trauma Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Diaphragmatic Hernias in Cats: The Unseen Consequence of Blunt Trauma
A problem with the diaphragm isn't anything you would see easily. Learn what you can look for after any pet trauma occurs.
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Hair Loss in Cats Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Hair Loss in Cats
It's sometimes hard to notice an issue with your cat losing hair since cats are famous for constantly grooming themselves. But, paying closer attention to your cat's behavior can help you notice more serious signs regarding hair loss. Find out more about your cat and allergies, psychological issues, what is normal shedding and more.
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Feline deafness Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Feline Hearing Loss
Cats are no different than people when it comes to hearing loss. Many adult cats develop hearing loss or deafness simply by aging. Learn the signs of hearing loss, how to diagnose, how to treat and how to protect your cat if hearing loss or deafness occurs.
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Your Cat and Retroviruses (FELV and FIV) Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Your Cat, FeLV and FIV: Retroviruses 101
Few infectious diseases of cats have the emotional and physical impact of Feline Retrovirus infections more commonly referred to as FIV and FeLv. Learn if your cat is at risk and how you can protect your cats and kittens by getting them vaccinated.
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Feline Eosinophilic Complex Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Feline Eosinophilic Complex
Is your cat having skin problems? Click here to learn about a relatively common skin condition that you have likely never heard of.
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Mitral Insufficiency: A Leading Cause of Heart Failure in Cats Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Mitral Insufficiency: A Leading Cause of Heart Failure in Cats
While mitral valve disease can be from a stricture (abnormal narrowing), most commonly it is associated with a leaky valve or “valvular insufficiency.”
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I Have a Constipated Cat, What Should I Do? Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
I Have a Constipated Cat, What Should I Do?
Constipation is painful and dangerous for your cat. You're in the best position to spot it early.
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10 Assumptions That May Hurt Your Cat Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
10 Assumptions That May Hurt Your Cat
These 10 common cat guardian assumptions are actually very dangerous.
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Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis: My Cat Has a Sore Paw Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis: My Cat Has a Sore Paw
If your cat s limping or biting his feet, this dermatological condition may be be to blame.
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