Category Archives: Internal Diseases of Cats
Snotty-nosed cats
Snotty-nosed and snuffly cats are difficult to live with. Their owners put up with sneezes and snot all over the house, as well as snuffles and grumbles all day and half the night. The causes of sinusitis and rhinosinusitis are … Continue reading
Paracetomol poison to cats
Don’t be tempted to medicate your off-colour cat with paracetamol this holiday season. Paracetamol at any dose is deadly to cats. Soon after ingesting it cats’ red blood cells lose the ability to carry oxygen. The cats’ gums turn brown, … Continue reading
Kidney failure in cats
What do kidneys do? The kidneys remove waste products from the blood stream, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, maintain the acid-base balance of the body and remove toxins and drugs. They also help maintain blood pressure and stimulate blood … Continue reading
Cat fights
Cats typically have a hate-hate relationship with any strange cat in their presence, yard, or environment. When new cats meet, they fluff up, spit, hiss – more like scream! – and the fur soon goes flying. While the brawl may … Continue reading
Lilies poison cats
All species of lilies are toxic to cats. Indoor cats with little choice in plant munching material are most at risk as they will try any cut flower that comes into the house. Any part of the plant – flowers, … Continue reading
Worms in cats
Tapeworms and roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites of cats. Tapeworms are long flat worms composed of many individual segments which look like wriggling grains of rice in cat faeces. Round worms are much shorter and rounder and produce … Continue reading
Feline Leukaemia
Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) is an important viral infection of young cats in multi-cat households. Over the last few years infection has become less common. What diseases are associated with FeLV? FeLV infection suppresses the immune system making the cat … Continue reading
Feline FIV and AIDS
FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is prevalent in Australian cats but testing positive for FIV is not the same as having feline AIDS. Feline AIDS describes the terminal stages of disease which may not occur for many years – or at … Continue reading
Hairballs?
Hairballs are overrated as a problem in cats. A true hairball is hair wrapped in saliva and requires no treatment. Hairballs almost never cause illness in pet cats. On the other hand we should see your cat if she vomits … Continue reading
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a common disorder of older cats. An overactive thyroid gland produces and secretes too much thyroid hormone putting pressure on all body organs. Any sex or breed of cat can be affected. The signs of hyperthyroidism include: Weight … Continue reading
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