Ear mites in cats
Ear mites in a cat, Photo by Preben holm

Ear mites in cats

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.

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Intestinal worms in cats
Intestinal worms of the roundworm and tapeworm type from a cat, Photo by DyreID

Intestinal worms in cats

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…

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Feline plague

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…

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Allergy in 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…

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Hairball in cat

Hairball in cats If there's one thing cats are known for – it's being clean! Cats lick their fur clean – up to several times a day – which means they swallow some hair. Usually the hairs go straight through…

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Why do cats paint?

Why do cats purr? For many, the highlight of the day is relaxing on the couch with a cat purring on their lap. Maybe they purr so loudly that you have to turn up the volume on the TV? Or do you barely feel the vibrations when…

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