During its lifetime, a cat has two sets of teeth, a deciduous set and a permanent set. Kittens have 26 deciduous teeth (molars are absent); adult cats have... more

A feeling of rough sandpaper as you are licked by your cat is a reminder that its long, muscular tongue serves many functions, including grooming.A Grooming... more

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is not one disease, but a set of diseases affecting the lower urinary tract of the cat. It afflicts a small... more

There will be times when you will need to give your cat medicine whether they like it or not. Some cats will be more agreeable than others, but the following... more

Though it is possible to contract some diseases from your cat, it's not likely to happen. You are much more likely to contract a disease from another person... more

What is the condition of arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of the joint. It is a progressive disease that once started, doesn't stop. It is seen most often... more

In contrast to dogs, many cats live a relatively uncomplicated life, particularly if they are kept exclusively indoors. It might be assumed that, because... more

A cat’s bone structure is among its unique characteristics. Although man is more than 15 times the size of a cat, a cat has more bones in its body, about... more