When cats behave differently than usual, such as sleeping more or eating less, owners should take notice. This could indicate ...

Avoiding a sneezing or coughing housemate is second nature. After all, you know they might be contagious, and you want to avoid getting infected. But what should you do when the sick creature in your ...

Cats are susceptible to diseases caused by viruses. One common viral disease in cats is feline calicivirus (FCV). This disease is host-specific, meaning it can be spread to other cats but not to other ...

Across species from pets to wildlife, chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis are increasingly common — and humans share much of the blame. Across the globe, animals from household pets ...

Kidney disease is one of the leading causes of death in cats. Kidney disease occurs in two general ways: either acutely or as ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It’s no secret that cats are very good at cleaning and grooming themselves, ...

From gingival inflammation to bone loss, here's what veterinarians need to communicate to owners about periodontal disease.

Veterinarians at the University of California, Davis, have found that a cat's DNA alters how it responds to a life-saving medication used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, a heart disease ...

Bombay cats are outgoing with a sleek black coat. Bombay cats are an unforgettable breed. They're compact cats with a sleek black coat, an homage to the black leopard. They're also members of a loving ...