Cats Medical Reference
- Bladder Stones in Cats
Learn about bladder stones in cats including symptoms, causes, treatments, diagnosis, and more.
- How to Manage Fighting and Aggression Between Cats
Learn how to manage fights and aggressive behavior between cats in your household.
- Tips for How to Bathe Your Cat or Kitten
Learn about the difficult task of bathing your cat, including what to do before and after to help calm your kitty.
- Cat Toys, Games, and Catnip
Learn about the various types of toys and games for your cat to play with.
- Remedies for Cat Scabs
Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help get rid of cat scabs and speed up their recovery.
- How to Read Cat Food Labels
What’s on cat food labels? What does it mean for your pet?
- Help Your Cat Exercise More
Your cat needs exercise to stay healthy. Get tips on how you can encourage your cat to play every day.
- Feeding Your Cat: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Follow a few basic rules (and avoid common mistakes) when you’re feeding your little fur ball.
- What to Know About Cat Vaccinations
All cats need a few basic vaccines to stay healthy and prevent some serious diseases.
- What Do Cats Eat?
Learn about what cats eat, how often you should feed them, reasons why they might not eat, and what to do if they won’t eat their food.
- What to Expect When Your Cat Is Pregnant
Is your cat pregnant? Find out what to expect and when you'll have kittens!
- Why Do Cats Purr?
Your cat's purring can signal happiness, anxiety, or another emotion. WebMD explains how to read that gentle feline rumbling.
- Protect Your Cat and Home From Fleas
How to protect your cat and home from pesky fleas.
- Truth About Catnip
Learn more from WebMD about catnip and why it's irresistible to some of our feline friends.
- Why Is My Cat Meowing Excessively?
WebMD explains why your cat may be meowing or yowling a lot and what to do to minimize it.
- Controlling Cat Litter Box Odor
WebMD provides tips for eliminating cat litter odor, from cleaning tips to types of litter that may help.
- 6 Most Common Cat Health Problems
Do you know some of the most common health problems your cat faces?
- Facts About Feline Leukemia Virus
WebMD explains feline leukemia virus (FeLV), including symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and prevention.
- Ear Infections in Cats: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Is your cat pawing at her ear? Does she seem disoriented? WebMD explains ear infections in cats, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
- The Scoop on Cat Poop
WebMD discusses what abnormal cat poop can mean and what health problems may be the cause.
- Helping Stray and Feral Cats
Want to give a stray or feral cat a better life? WebMD tells you what you should know and how you can help.
- Overcoming 7 Obstacles to Cat Ownership
Thinking about getting a cat but are afraid of scratched up furniture, shedding, or litter box issues? WebMD explains how to care for a cat to avoid these pitfalls.
- Why Cats Sneeze
WebMD explains why cats sneeze.
- Eye Discharge in Cats
From a yellow, gooey discharge to excessive tearing, WebMD explains what eye discharges can mean for your kitty.
- Ear Discharge in Cats
Suspect your cat may have an ear problem? WebMD tells you what to look for.
- Fevers in Cats
How do you know if your cat has a fever? WebMD tells you how to take your cat's temperature and what to do if it's high.
- Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
WebMD discusses upper respiratory infection in cats and includes symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
- Kidney Failure in Cats
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney failure in cats.
- Top Household Hazards for Cats
You may be surprised to find out which household substances are most toxic to your cat. WebMD tells you what to keep out of harm's way.
- Why Are My Cat's Eyes So Watery?
WebMD explains why cats may get runny or watery eyes.
- Why Does My Cat Drool?
WebMD discusses drooling in cats including possible reasons and treatemt options.
- Why Does My Cat Cough So Much?
WebMD explains the reasons your cat might be coughing.
- Safe Pain Medications for Cats
How to safely treat your cat’s pain.
- Anal Sac Problems in Cats
How to diagnose and treat anal sac problems in cats.
- Skin Lumps and Bumps in Cats
Lumps and bumps in cats can be harmless or a cause for concern. WebMD tells you about the types and when to get them checked by your vet.
- Treating Hairballs in Cats
Disgusted by the hairballs your cat coughs up? Learn more from WebMD about the reason they develop and how you can minimize them.
- What to Do When Your Cat Won’t Eat
When your cat turns up its nose at its food, it’s not typical cat behavior. WebMD explains what it might mean when a feline stops eating.