Find practical guidance on cat symptoms, common diseases, and when to seek veterinary care. Roger Hart, DVM, a Florida-licensed veterinarian with more than two decades of companion-animal clinical experience, wrote these articles to help cat owners recognize problems early and know when to see their veterinarian.
Emergencies
- My Cat Can’t Pee: Urinary Blockage Symptoms and Why It’s a True Emergency
- Why Is My Cat Breathing Fast While Resting? Causes, Warning Signs, and When It Is an Emergency
- My Cat Ate Ibuprofen: Emergency Response and Treatment Guide
Urinary and kidney problems
Appetite, vomiting, and weight
- Cat Not Eating: When to See Urgent Vet?
- Cat Throwing Up White Foam
- Skinny Cat: When to Worry and How to Help Your Underweight Feline
Mouth and teeth
- Cat Dental Disease: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
- Why Is My Cat Drooling and Not Eating? Feline Stomatitis and Mouth Pain Explained
Hormonal and internal medicine
Heart and breathing
Infectious disease
Pain and neurologic signs
- How Do You Tell If a Cat Is in Pain?
- Cat Head Tilt: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Guide
- Otitis Media Symptoms in Dogs and Cats: Complete Recognition Guide
Home safety and senior cats
- Safe Plants for Cats: Pet-Friendly Houseplants and Plants to Avoid
- Old Cat Health Problems: A Veterinarian’s Guide to Senior Feline Care
Reviewed by Roger Hart, DVM, a Florida-licensed veterinarian with more than two decades of companion-animal clinical experience. This article is general education and does not replace an examination by your own veterinarian.