Health issues in Cats - Feline Health

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Stress in Cats
Stress and anxiety in cats can come from many causes, and stress will exacerbate many cat diseases and conditions. Here's help in discovering the causes of stress in your cat, and how to minimize stress and anxiety and help your kitty relax

Know When to Call the Vet About Your Cat
How to know when to call your veterinarian for your cat.

Bartonella Henselae in Cats
Feline upper respiratory infections (URI) in cats can be baffling and frustrating, but sometimes are very curable, especially if the cause is a bacteria called Bartonella henselae. This information from guest author Tina Camporeale may help the next time you encounter severe URIs in a recently adopted cat.

Fatty Liver Disease in Cats
Fatty Liver Disease in cats can come on very suddenly, and when diagnosed in time, can be cured by dietary means, but left untreated can be fatal.

URIs in Cats
Background, treatment, and prevention information on URIs in felines, caused by herpes virus, calici virus and chlamydia.

Think Twice Before Tossing Your Swiffer
Have you received the email rumor about Swiffer WetJet killing dogs? Better do your homework and think twice before throwing out your Swiffer.

FLUTD - Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder
Help for handling lower urinary tract disorders in cats.

Mad Cow Disease
Are cats at risk from Mad Cow Disease? Although the answer depends on whom you are asking, there are some cautionary pieces of evidence that indicate care should be used in the selection of cat foods.

Cat Flea Control Products Warning
Cat owners should know the importance of reading the labels on flea control products. Some products contain permethrin, which can tremors, seizures, or death. Learn about permethrin toxicosis, and other ingredients hazardous to cats.

FIV Update on Shannon
A positive test for FIV does not mean a mandatory death sentence for your cats. With proper diet and veterinary management, cats with Feline AIDS can survive many years.

Cats Health Resources Index
Alphabetical listing of feline health resources from AIDS (FIV) to Zoonotic Diseases.

Dental Care Plan for Cats
Dental care for your cat should be an ongoing project, not only for promoting good dental health, but the overall health of your cats, as well. Here are tips and tools you need to get your cat aimed toward better dental health.

Cats Age Conversion Chart
A handy chart for converting your cat's age to human years.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
A positive test for FIV does not mean a mandatory death sentence for your cats. With proper diet and veterinary management, cats with Feline AIDS can survive many years.

Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Following the treatment of a hyperthyroid cat, diagnosed at age 15 with hyperthyroidism.

Pardon the "Expression"
That stink you sense coming from your normally sweet-smelling cat may be the result if his expressing his anal glands. Learn the hows and whys of these remarkable organs of cat communication.

The First Vet Visit
The first veterinary visit is all-important before introducing your new cat or kitten to other cats in your household, both for the health of your new kitten, and for the safety of your other cats.

Feline Acne
Cats, like humans, can be victims of annoying acne, particularly on their chins. Here are symptoms, causes, and treatment for feline acne.