The most common dental problem for cats is plaque buildup on the surface of the tooth.

Arthritis literally means joint inflammation and can occur in different forms.

Chronic Kidney Failure (also known as Chronic Renal Failure) occurs when the kidneys filter out toxins from the body at a declining rate.

When a cat suffers from a form of diabetes mellitus, he/she is not able to control the amount of sugar in the blood.

Parasites are organisms that can live in or on another living thing.

Feline Leukemia Virus, or FeLV, is caused by a virus that inhibits the immune system and results in various types of cancer and other chronic diseases.

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, or LUTD, is not a single disease.

Cats do an excellent job of keeping themselves clean; unfortunately, all that "bathing" can lead to troublesome hairballs.

Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of the thyroid hormone and one of the most common illnesses in older cats.

Parasites are organisms that can live in or on another living thing.

Often cat owners are uncertain as to whether their cats have a weight problem and could be facing a variety of health concerns.