Feline Health Issues

Declawing & Humane Alternatives
In this enlightened age, fewer people are declawing their cats. If you're still borderline on the subject, this article is a must.

Feline Acne
Cats, too, suffer with the "heartbreak of acne." Learn how some very common household objects can hold the key to preventing this common condition in cats.

Feline AIDS - FIV
A positive test for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus need not be a death sentence for your cat. With proper management and aggressive treatment of secondary infections, FIV cats can live a fairly normal life span.

Helping Your Cat Beat the Heat
When the temperature soars, your cat is at increased risk of heat exhaustion. Awareness of the symptoms and corresponding treatment may save your cat's life.

Liver Disease in Older Cats
Hepatic Lipidosis, or Fatty Liver Disease in felines can be easily treated with diet if diagnosed in time, but is fatal if left untreated.

Nurturing Your Senior Cat Ch.1
While it is painful to watch a dear friend aging, careful management can help alleviate the common conditions of older cats to ensure enhanced enjoyment of his "Golden Years" for both of you.

Nurturing Your Senior Cat Ch.2
A number of diseases target older cats, including cancer, diabetes, chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, and heart problems. Part two of a three part series explores the causes, warning signs and treatment of these diseases.

Open Wide, Kitty
An ongoing dental health program can save you and your beloved cat much grief and pain.

Plants Poisonous to Cats
Plants in the house and garden are pretty, but can also be quite toxic to your kitties.

The Urine Trail
Resources for handling feline urinary tract disorders and chronic kidney failure in your older cat.

URIs in Cats
Background, treatment, and prevention information on upper respiratory infections in felines, caused by herpes virus, calicivirus and chlamydia.

The Vaccination Conundrum
Recent information, mis-information, rumors and conjecture have made it difficult for the cat owner to make critical decisions regarding vaccination of cats. This article seeks to lift the fog of the vaccination conundrum to enable the cat lover to make an informed decision.