Information on Cat Diseases

Diseases in cats can cause many health problems, especially if not monitored. Take your cat to the vet regularly to catch any diseases in their early stages.

  1. Feline Leukemia

    • The feline leukemia virus impairs a cat's immune system. It can cause cancer in cats, as well, according to PetPlace.com.

    Feline AIDS

    • Feline immunodeficiency virus, or feline AIDS, can cause cancer, anemia, or infection due to the cat's weakened immune system. There is no known cure, but a cat's symptoms can be treated with medication or surgery.

    Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

    • Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, also known as FIC, is an inflammation of a cat's urinary bladder. Symptoms to watch for include distress while urinating and increased grooming of the genital area, according to PetPlace.

    Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    • This disease is characterized by a thickening of the left ventricle. It can cause blood clots that impair blood flow in the body, and severe cases can cause heart failure.

    Diabetes Mellitus

    • Diabetes mellitus is a chronic deficiency of insulin in cats. The disease, as with diabetes in humans, can be treated with daily insulin injections.