Medical Conditions

Rhinitis, or inflammation of the nasal mucosa, can affect cats and their sensitive sense of smell. Inflammation may cause their narrow nasal passages to become blocked, leading to mouth breathing.

Ascites are abnormal formations and accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. The amount of fluid depends on the degree of abdominal swelling. The condition is caused by fluid from the lymphatic and circulatory systems, as well as from internal organs, leaking into the peritoneum for various serious reasons.

Babesiosis, also known as piroplasmosis, is a parasitic disease caused by the blood parasite Babesia and transmitted by ticks from the Rhipicephalus species. The tick infects the animal through its saliva during...

If you notice a white discharge from your cat, do not panic. In most cases, vaginal discharge is a physiological process. If the discharge is white, odorless, and without any inclusions, it likely indicates that the cat is ready to mate.

Fleas are blood-sucking, wingless parasites that can infest cats. Their narrow, smooth bodies allow them to move efficiently and stay within a cat's fur. Fleas can be found in the environment, on...

Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s disease, is a dangerous infectious disease that affects not only dogs but also cattle, sheep, rats, wild animals, and humans.

Toxoplasmosis is a common infectious disease caused by a parasite that can penetrate the placenta of pregnant cats, leading to severe congenital abnormalities in offspring, miscarriages, or stillbirths. Cats are often the...

Symptoms of Allergies to Cats and Dogs An allergic reaction to pets is due to a genetic predisposition and is never acquired. Allergic reactions typically occur upon contact with animals and often...

Epilepsy is a functional disorder of the brain characterized by convulsions that are typically short in duration. There are two categories of seizures in cats: idiopathic (true epilepsy) and symptomatic (false epilepsy)....

It is quite common for dogs and cats to experience red or inflamed eyes. It's crucial to monitor your pet's eye cleanliness, as redness could indicate a harmless issue or a serious...

Infectious diseases in cats are primarily caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, and various microorganisms. Although cats encounter these pathogens daily, infection depends on the strength of the cat's immune system. Factors that...

Coronavirus infection is common among humans and has also affected cats. Cats worldwide suffer from this infection, and it poses significant challenges for breeders of pedigree cats. The infection manifests in various...