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Health

An FIV Primer

Its a major health risk for the outdoor cat, so owners need to have their cats tested for feline immunodeficiency virus.

Fungal Disease: The Consequences Can Be Grim

Ringworm is the most common, but others can be far more severe and difficult to treat.

Wipe Out Intestinal Parasites

These organisms can make life miserable for cats - and sometimes their owners, too.

Cats and Anorexia

This eating disorder is fairly uncommon in our four-legged friends, but they need immediate help.

Neurological Disorders: Spotting the Telltale Signs

A variety of nervous system conditions can threaten your cats health and well-being.

Feline Degenerative Joint Disease

The goal is to keep your arthritic cat comfortable and functioning as well as possible.

Taking Care of Your Disabled Cat

Most cats are able to compensate for the loss of a limb - or even function of the hind legs. Heres how.

What to Expect as Your Cat Ages

Changes are often subtle, but there are ways to recognize them and pamper your cats golden years.

Caring For Your Deaf Cat

There are ways that both you and your pet can compensate for the loss of this important sense.

Anesthesia: Whats Involved? What Are the Risks?

Modern methods make the procedure safe and beneficial for your cat.

Scent Marking and What It Means

Scratching, cheek rubbing and even urinating are ways that cats leave their signature behind.

The Cures for Feline Hyperthyroidism

If untreated, an overproductive thyroid gland can cause a cat to waste away and die.