Ear mites in cats are a common cause of itching and ear infections, contagious between animals through close contact. Symptoms include intense itching and brown-black earwax. Untreated, it can lead to serious ear problems. Veterinary treatment with medication is recommended.
Intestinal worms in cats are not uncommon in Norway – and are often roundworms and tapeworms. Cats are more susceptible to intestinal worms than dogs because these hunters tend to eat prey they catch…
Feline distemper is caused by a virus called parvovirus. You will therefore hear that the terms parvovirus and feline plague are used interchangeably for the same viral infection. Feline distemper can also be referred to as feline panleukopenia virus (FPV). A vaccine against feline plague provides good protection for cats…
Allergic reactions occur in humans all the time – and it is not uncommon to be allergic to, for example, pollen or various foods. What you may not think about as much is that animals can also be…
Poisoning in cats can lead to serious and life-threatening illness. As a cat owner, it is therefore important to be aware of what your cat eats or comes into contact with when consuming the wrong foods, plants or other…
Kidney failure in cats is a common cause of serious illness – especially in middle-aged and older cats. We divide kidney failure into two categories: acute and chronic kidney failure. Depending on the type, the degree of…