Cat Fact Sheets

Top tips on looking after your cat

Feline Asthma

Feline Asthma

Feline Asthma is a condition that affects the airways causing them to be inflamed and narrow.

Aortic Thrombo-embolism

Aortic Thrombo-embolism

This is when a blood clot dislodges from inside the heart and gets stuck in a blood vessel, usually near the pelvis.

Choosing the Right Cat Carrier

Choosing the Right Cat Carrier

One of the important parts of getting a new feline friend is making sure you’ve got the right accessories!

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is another term for kidney failure. 

Diabetes

Diabetes

Diabetes is a common disease, usually affecting middle aged to older cats.

Hypertension

Hypertension

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is an overproduction of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland.

Neutering

Neutering

Neutering is the act of removing parts of the sexual organs of an animal in order to prevent them from producing offspring.

Cat Obesity

Cat Obesity

We see our feline friends every day so, sometimes we don’t always notice if they put on weight.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a painful condition of the joints, which is more common among cats than we think.

Feline Pancreatitis

Feline Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is a disease that is caused by inflammation of the pancreas which is a small but important organ that sits near the stomach.

Spraying

Spraying

Spraying, otherwise known as marking, is the term used to describe your cat urinating small amounts in abnormal areas or on objects.

Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease is a broad term for a number of conditions that can affect the urinary bladder and urethra.

Collecting a Urine Sampling

Collecting a Urine Sampling

Urine samples are a great diagnostic tool, and can provide your veterinary team with a lot of information about the health status of your cat.

Your Cat’s Water Intake

Your Cat’s Water Intake

Most cats are secret drinkers and it’s rare, as an owner, to see them drink.