Conjunctivitis in cats
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the inside of the eyelids and the whites of the eye. A cat with conjunctivitis will often appear to have a red, swollen [...]
Cruciate Ligament Rupture
There are two bands of fibrous tissue called the cruciate ligaments in each knee joint. They join the femur and tibia (the bones above and below the knee joint) together so that [...]
Cat Renal Failure
Chronic Kidney Failure in Cats Kidney disease, or renal disease, is one of the most common diseases that we see affecting cats. Kidney disease is very serious, as the kidneys are essential [...]
Sneezing – causes in cats
Sneezing is a natural body mechanism in cats. The occasional bout of sneezing is generally nothing to worry about, however if the sneezing is persistent and/or is accompanied by other symptoms, veterinary [...]
Giardia
Giardia is a one-celled parasitic species classified as a protozoa. Giardia is sometimes confused with "worms" because the organisms invade the gastrointestinal tract and can cause diarrhoea. Most dogs that are infected [...]
Hairballs in cats
Hairballs can be quite distressing to observe and also messy to clean up. They are a common problem in cats - especially longer haired cats. If there are concurrent clinical signs it [...]