Managing Chronic Cat Illnesses

Some cat illnesses become chronic. Find here free veterinary advice on recognizing and managing the chronically sick cat.

If you notice signs early you can help your vet establishing a precise cat illness diagnosis and determining appropriate treatment, so your feline pet can still live a quality life.

Your pet may not appear as a sick cat at first, but her condition can deteriorate quickly after a while.

The diseases listed below usually develop slowly over a certain period of time. Early symptoms can be overlooked easily.

Cat Asthma

Asthma is a cat disease that might show signs of mild to severe breathing difficulties.

Suddenly a certain allergen your feline companion is allergic to, can cause a violent asthma attack that threatens your cat's life.

If you misinterpret the signs of this and delay taking her immediately to the vet, you risk putting her life in danger.

Read more about what exactly happens during a cat asthma attack and how to help your cat best.

Cat Skin Problems

Acne in Cats

Feline acne is - like almost all allergic diseases - one of the most frustrating cat illnesses. It is painful for your cat and once treated may flare up again and again.

It occurs usually on the chin or in the face as itchy, inflamed pimples which produce a dark discharge.

Read about signs, causes and management of cat skin problems, such as feline chin acne.

Cat Flea Allergy - Cat Hot Spots

Treatment of feline allergies of the skin caused by fleas, best products to use.

Cat Stroke - CVA

This cat disease is not that common as it is in humans, and in cats neurologic deficits are normally seen as movement problems.

However, it is a true emergency and the earlier your pet can be seen and treated by a veterinarian, the better are the chances of a full recovery.

Symptoms might be less obvious in most cases, so you first may not notice it at all.

It is essential to learn how signs and symptoms of a cat stroke look like, because the earlier treatment starts, the better are the chances of a full recovery for your pet.

Diabetes in Cats

Felines have had to adjust to our lifestyle of convenience and are becoming overweight. More and more cats suffer from diabetes nowadays.

Diets high in carbohydrates as well as obesity and a chronic lack of exercise cause this lifelong disease.

Cats can feel gradually well over a period of time (this can take years), if they are monitored and managed accordingly. It is crucial to recognize early signs of diabetes and stick to a regular testing routine to ensure that the disease is under control.

Pet owners always have got diabetes-related cat health questions, because this disease is such a known ailment in humans. Read here more about diabetes in cats.

Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Feline hyperthyroidism occurs commonly, but noticing it early is sometimes difficult.

You will probably realize that something is definitely wrong when symptoms start to become very annoying to you.

Your feline companion might turn into a real food-demanding monster, being restless and meowing all the time.

Once tested and diagnosed, it is possible to successfully manage this kind of cat disease with the right medication and treatment. Surgery is usually curative in cats.

Read why your pet's behavior changes and how treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats can help.