Cat Diseases

Fleas are a common problem for cats in Dubai, affecting pets year-round due to the UAE's consistently warm climate. Adult fleas are only about 2-3mm long, making them difficult to spot, especially on cats with thick or dark fur. They have flattened bodies that allow them to move easily through your cat's coat and specialised mouthparts designed for piercing skin and sucking blood.

Urinary tract infections in cats happen when bacteria invade the urinary system, affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. In Dubai's unique climate, certain factors can increase your cat's risk of developing these uncomfortable and potentially serious conditions.

Vomiting is a common health problem in cats and often a source of worry for owners. While it can be upsetting to see your cat bring up food or fluid, many cases resolve quickly, either on their own or with simple adjustments to diet and routine.

Helminths are worms that live inside living organisms, including pets, parasitizing them. Helminthiasis, according to statistics, is present in every third dog or cat. Parasites carry a great danger, since they reduce immunity and hit the body of four-legged people hard.

Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) comprises various conditions that primarily affect the urinary bladder and the urethra in cats. These conditions include urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and although rare, even cancer of...

Every cat parent wants their pet to be healthy and happy, and to explore everything life has to offer. However, health and medical concerns can sometimes get in the way, and feline limping...

Vomiting is a common problem among cats. However, it is not normal and has a number of causes. Cats may also regurgitate as a result of eating too much or too fast.

Although cats do cough like dogs and other animals, coughs are relatively uncommon among the feline population. Cats usually cough in response to foreign matter in their respiratory system, an inflamed or irritated...

It must be very adorable to have a plump, chubby cat to go home to. However, it is not such a pleasant experience for your kitty especially if they are obese. Feline obesity...

Diarrhea is one of the most common problems faced by animals and cats are no exception to it. However, unlike in dogs, diarrhea is not common to cats.If your dog is having more...

Diabetes is a pressing concern among human beings with it plaguing more people than ever. However, cats aren't exempt from this disease either. Diabetes mellitus is a growing problem among cats of late,...

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in pets involves the collection of fluid in certain parts of the body caused by acute heart disease. Leaky valves in dogs and inadequate pumping in cats can cause...