Cat Health & Illness
How to tell when your cat is unwell, what the common illnesses look like, and how to know when something can't wait until morning.
- Hairballs in Cats: Why They Happen and When to Worry
August 14, 2026
Why cats bring up hairballs, how often is too often, what actually helps, and the warning signs that mean it is not a hairball at all but something for the vet.
- Cat Flu: Symptoms, Treatment, and When It Turns Serious
July 11, 2026
Cat flu is a viral upper respiratory infection: two viruses cause most cases, symptoms include sneezing and runny eyes, and here is when it turns serious.
- Microchipping Your Cat: How It Works, Cost, and the Law
April 1, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to microchipping your cat: how the chip works, what it costs, why details must stay current, and where it is now a legal requirement.
- Spaying and Neutering Cats: Benefits, Age, Procedure, and Recovery
March 27, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to spaying and neutering cats: the health and behaviour benefits, the usual age of about 4 months, the procedure, and recovery.
- How Much Does a Vet Cost for a Cat? Routine, Emergency, and Insurance
March 27, 2026
Vet costs for a cat explained: honest price ranges for check-ups, vaccines, and emergencies, plus how pet insurance works and how to budget for it.
- Kidney Disease in Cats: Symptoms, Stages, and Management
March 26, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to chronic kidney disease in cats: the early symptoms, how the IRIS stages work, and how diet and treatment slow it down.
- Diabetes in Cats: Signs, Treatment, Insulin, and Remission
March 25, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to diabetes in cats: the early signs, the link to obesity, how insulin and diet treatment work, and why some cats reach remission.
- Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
March 22, 2026
Hyperthyroidism in cats explained: why an older cat loses weight despite a big appetite, how vets diagnose it, and the four main treatment options.
- Dental Disease in Cats: Signs, Treatment and Home Prevention
March 20, 2026
Dental disease in cats: how common it is, the signs (bad breath, drooling, not eating), what treatment involves, and how to protect your cat's teeth at home.
- Urinary Problems in Cats (FLUTD): Signs, Causes, and the Emergency
March 19, 2026
Vet-reviewed guide to urinary problems in cats (FLUTD): cystitis, blockage, the straining signs to watch, and why a blocked male cat is a same-hour emergency.
- Diarrhoea in Cats: Causes, Home Care, and When to See a Vet
March 18, 2026
Diarrhoea in cats explained: the common causes, safe home care, the dehydration warning signs, and exactly when loose stools mean a trip to the vet.
- Why Is My Cat Vomiting? Causes, Hairballs, and When to Worry
March 16, 2026
Why a cat vomits: how to tell harmless hairballs from serious causes, the frequency that signals a problem, and the red flags that mean an emergency vet visit.
- Fleas, Ticks, and Worms in Cats: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
March 13, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to fleas, ticks, and worms in cats: how to spot each parasite, which products treat them, how often to treat, and indoor risk.
- Cat Vaccinations: Core vs Non-Core, the Kitten Course and Adult Boosters
March 10, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to cat vaccinations: core vs non-core vaccines, the kitten course, adult boosters, what indoor cats need, and the AAHA/AAFP schedule.
- When to Take a Cat to the Vet: Emergencies vs Wait-and-See
March 6, 2026
When to take a cat to the vet: the emergency red flags that need a vet now, the signs you can monitor briefly, and the routine annual and senior schedule.
- Signs Your Cat Is Sick: Behaviour and Physical Red Flags to Watch
March 5, 2026
Signs your cat is sick: subtle changes in eating, drinking, litter, grooming, and activity that reveal hidden illness, plus the red flags that need a vet now.
- Cat Health: How to Spot Illness Early and When to See a Vet
February 24, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to cat health: the everyday signs a cat is unwell, the red flags that mean an emergency, and the routine care that prevents problems.