Cat Health Videos

To increase the weight on a cat, you first need to determine the reason the cat is not gaining weight, which could be a variety of reasons. Increase the weight on a cat with help from a practicing...

Cat tapeworm is usually caused by fleas, so usually you have to treat the fleas to get rid of the tapeworm. Discover how to get rid of tapeworm in your cat with tips from a practicing veterinarian...

Irritable bowel syndrome in cats can be caused by a number of different things, and there are many different treatments according to the cause. Treat your cat's irritable bowel syndrome with...

Bad breath in cats is caused by bacteria in the mouth which is caused by calculus or plaque. Get your cat's bad breath cured with help from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on cat health.

To tell if a cat has mange, normally a veterinarian will scrape it or perform a cytology to look for the mange mites on the fur or skin. Determine if your cat has mange with advice from a...

Urinary tract infections in cats are usually caused by inflammation rather than bacteria, and can be usually be treated with antibiotics. Learn how to have your cat treated for a urinary tract...

Lice and fleas on cats can be treated usually by using the same products. Discover how to get rid of fleas and lice on your cat with help from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on cat...

The treatment of ear mites in cats is done topically, but you also need to treat the environment as well to fully get rid of the mites. Get rid of ear mites on your cat with advice from a...

Treatment for nasal and throat congestion in cats should be defined by your veterinarian and then the proper treatment should be given after that. Have your cat's nasal and throat congestion...

To get a cat to stop sneezing, you'll need to identify the reason they are sneezing, which could be a variety of causes. Help your cat stop sneezing with advice from a practicing veterinarian in...

Diarrhea is an uncommon problem for cats, but treating a cat for diarrhea usually means identifying the cause of the problem. Discover how infections or parasites can cause a cat to have diarrhea...

In order to get a cat to drink more water, it's important to make water more appealing to cats, and this can be done through multiple water sources and keeping a cat's water away from its food....

Sneezing is a common thing is cats, especially because they will eventually get exposed to upper respiratory viruses. Learn about vaccinations that can be used to prevent cats from getting some...

There is no over-the-counter product that can be used to induce cat labor, but a cat that is about to have kittens can be prepared for by providing material for a nest. Encourage cats to have...

If a cat has been coughing up a lot of hairballs, there are over-the-counter products that can be used to treat this behavior. Learn about aiding the digestion of hair in cats with help from a...

Meowing is a normal response from cats, and it is usually a learned response from owners who frequently talk to their cats. Find out how a cat's meowing may be an indication that she is sick with...

Allergies are common in cats, and they are most often presented through skin problems. Find out how identifying a cat's allergy is the first step in getting rid of allergy symptoms with help from...

In order to get a cat to stop urinating in abnormal places, it's important to first take the cat to a veterinarian to make sure that the urination isn't a part of a more serious health problem....

Constipation is an uncommon problem in cats, but it is typically treated with an increase of fiber in the cat's diet. Find out how kidney disease can cause a recurrence of constipation in cats...

If a cat has been displaying spraying behavior, it's important to first find out if there is a medical problem for his spraying behavior. Discover how cat spraying is indicative of a problem that...

When a cat is vomiting, a great home remedy includes blending licorice, slippery elm and marshmallow root together until they are a fine powder. Add a quarter-teaspoon of the herb mixture to each...

To naturally remedy a urinary tract infection in a cat, combine equal parts pipsissewa, bochu, uva ursi and echinacea root in a mason jar, cover the herbs with 80-proof alcohol, and let them steep...

There are many causes for vomiting in cats, some of which are obvious, such as overeating, eating toxins and eating grass or house plants. Learn about infectious causes of vomiting in cats, as...

Newborn kittens have dry fur, closed eyes, closed ears and possibly a stub of an umbilical cord on their stomach. Recognize what a healthy newborn kitten looks like with helpful information from a...

Newborn kittens should be handled after they have reached 2 weeks of age, and they should be cupped gently with both hands. Find out how very young kittens should be introduced to human...

Newborn kittens should be held in the cup of the hand, which supports all of their limbs and stomach. Avoid holding young kittens by the scruff of the neck, but handle them gently and often, with...

Killing fleas on kittens should be done gently, as many flea medications are too strong to use on kittens younger than 12 weeks of age. Use a flea comb and give young kittens regular baths, while...

Determining the age of kittens can be done by looking at their behavior, their teeth and their weight, as kittens generally gain 1 pound per month. Find out how to accurately age a kitten with...

Bloat in newborn kittens can be caused by excess gas, constipation or intestinal worms, and finding out the cause is imperative to finding a treatment. Assess bloat in young kittens before it...

Lice that can occur on cats look similar to the lice that humans can get, but they are a different species and are not contagious between animals and people. Identify feline lice, which is quite...

The symptoms of cat parasites can either be external, such as scratching at fleas and ticks, or internal, such as vomiting and diarrhea from intestinal worms. Identify symptoms of harmful...

Problems that occur on a cat's skin and hair can include fleas, ticks and ear mites, or scabs can occur from an autoimmune disorder. Identify skin problems, and determine if they are topical or...

Common diseases in house cats include parasites that infect kittens, physical lesions from cat fights, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease and diabetes from old age. Find out what health issues to...

Some upper respiratory diseases found in cats and kittens include calicivirus, herpes virus and rhino virus that manifest in running eyes and noses. Identify common illnesses that can occur in...

Mange mites in cats can either be a walking dandruff, which is easy to identify on black cats, or scabies, but a skin scraping is necessary to confirm the mange. Recognize the signs of mange mites...

Symptoms of a spider bite on a cat include increased salivation, neurological problems and a large sore at the site of the wound. Identify a spider bite, and seek immediate medical attention, with...

Raw skin problems in cats can be caused by a cat over-licking a certain area of the skin, or allergies could cause a lesion to appear underneath the fur. Identify and treat raw skin areas on a cat...

Fatty liver disease in cats is caused by a high-fat diet normally offered as a domestic pet, but wild cats eat a lean enough diet to maintain proper liver health. Find out how obese cats can have...

The cat breeds that are best for allergy sufferers include the hairless sphinx cat and the rex cat, as the dander from the saliva is not spread around as much as on a cat with fur. Find cats that...

Symptoms of a feline thyroid problem include normal behavior, an increased appetite and consistent weight loss. Find out how to recognize hyperthyroidism in felines with help from a practicing...