Losing a cat is painful for the whole household, and a surviving cat may also react to the sudden change. Some cats search the house, call more often, sleep differently, eat less, or become unusually...

A cat ear hematoma is a pocket of blood that forms inside the ear flap, usually after small blood vessels break. It can make the ear look swollen, thick, puffy, or folded over. The swelling may be...

A corneal ulcer is a painful wound on the clear outer surface of a cat’s eye. Common cat corneal ulcer symptoms include squinting, keeping the eye closed, excessive tearing, redness, light...

Small black dots, crusts, or red bumps on your cat’s chin can be a sign of feline acne. It may look like dirt that will not wipe away, but feline acne is a skin problem caused by blocked hair...

If your cat has greasy fur, blackheads, crusts, or hair loss near the base of the tail, stud tail may be the reason. Cat stud tail is a skin problem caused by overactive oil glands around the tail...

Cat whisker fatigue is it real? The short answer is: whisker-related stress or overstimulation may happen, but “whisker fatigue” is not a clearly established medical diagnosis. Your cat’s whiskers are...

Cats spend a lot of time grooming, so it can be hard to tell when normal cleaning has turned into a problem. Cat overgrooming may be caused by stress, skin irritation, parasites, allergies, pain, or...

A cat’s tail is more than a furry decoration. It helps with balance, movement, and communication. A painful injury near the base of the tail can affect how your cat walks, uses the litter box, and...

If your cat’s eyes are moving rapidly from side to side, up and down, or in a circular pattern, the movement may be called nystagmus. Cat nystagmus eye movement causes range from a normal lifelong...