Health articles about cats

Cats are considered "elderly" from the age of 10 years. Many cats reach this age, but not all of them have a good quality of life. Whether your cat remains healthy when it reaches old age depends not only on its genetic condition, but also on the care it has received during its lifetime.

We have often noticed that our dog's or cat's breath smells bad, that they are losing teeth or that their teeth are covered with a dark, unpleasant plaque: this is dental tartar. 

Albinism in animals - including humans - is caused by the inheritance of an altered copy of the gene responsible for regulating pigment production. Generally, the presence of a viable allele of this gene is sufficient for pigmentation to occur, so albinism is usually a genetic condition associated with a recessive homozygosity, i.e. the gene must be altered in both copies of chromosomes for albinism to occur.

Like humans and other animals, cats require water to maintain good hydration and good health. In this article, we will discuss this.

Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular and are gaining thousands of followers around the world. Whether for ethical reasons about the impact of the meat industry on the environment or for health reasons. As a result, many people are faced with a moral dilemma when it comes to feeding their pets and are looking for alternatives such as vegan dog or cat food. But can a dog be vegan because I say so? Or can a cat be vegetarian without a medical reason? The answer is a...

Declawing in cats, also known as onychectomy, is a controversial surgical procedure that involves the amputation of the third phalanx of the cat's toes. 

Cats, like humans, can be affected by a variety of diseases. It is important for cat owners to be familiar with the most common diseases that can affect their pets so that they can recognise the early signs and seek veterinary treatment immediately.

Ticks aresmallparasiticarachnidsthat can affect our beloved dogs, cats and other pets, causing serious diseases. In this article, we will provide you with complete but simple information about ticks, the diseases they transmit and how to prevent them, so you can protect your pet from these dangerous parasites.