Common cat illnesses and their symptoms 11 Articles

by Charlotte Howard

Having worked as a veterinary nurse for many years, and being a cat owner, common cat illnesses are somthing I have come across on almost a daily basis. The 'Top Five' would have to be: Urinary Tract Infection, Upper Resp...read more

by Janet Farricelli

The saying "cats have nine lives" may appear substantially untrue when you actually adopt a cat and it starts to act sickly. By owning cats for many years and working at an animal hospital, I have learned the hard way t...read more

by Pat Lunsford

Common cat illnesses and their symptoms should be one of the primary focuses of any cat owner. While there are a number of illnesses associated with cats, the most common ones include, urinary infection, Feline Panleukopen...read more

by Teresa Rodak

Cats can carry alot of different illnesses. They say that cats are easier to notice illnesses better than dogs. Dogs are better at hiding an illness. There are many common illnesses that cats often suffer from. Thyro...read more

by Pat Gray

Cats aren't always the most cooperative patients - they tend to be aloof, secretive and often hide away when they aren't feeling well. But there are several serious problems the cat owner needs to be aware of - here are a ...read more

by C.D. Crowder

Is your typically healthy feline suddenly slowing? Even cats get sick from time to time. Although they may have nine lives, illnesses still intrude once in a while. Knowing the symptoms of some common illnesses will hel...read more

by Oeillade du Val

Cats are normally very healthy animals but they can suffer from several problems. The majority of diseases can be avoided by vaccinations and regular visits to the vets. In the event of an emergency you should also contact...read more

by Emmy Cormier

As an owner of 3 cats, and working in a veterinary clinic through high school and beyond, cat illnesses are something I know a fair bit about. One of the most common cat illnesses is urinary track infections. The sympt...read more

by Gretchen Parent

There are many common feline illnesses, and some of the symptoms can mimic different illnesses. After doing some research I have compiled the following list of illnesses and their symptoms. This is not a complete list of c...read more

by Gemma Barrett

Unfortunately, when a cat is ill or in pain it can't tell us about it. Part of being a responsible pet owner is knowing when something is wrong with you cat. They may display behavioral indicators or physiological indicato...read more

by Diane Palmer

Cats can be funny creatures when it comes to illnesses. They can contract a simple illness that can turn deadly very quickly. After making sure your cat has all its shots, then the rest is up to you. Here is an examp...read more