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Is your cat suffering from urinary stones, kidney failure, vomiting, diarrhea or other symptoms? Here you will find informative articles about cat diseases and symptoms as well as helpful tips for prevention and promoting the health of your house cat.

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Eine Hand hält eine große Menge weißer Katzenhaare, die wie ein Fellknäuel aussehen. Daneben sitzt eine weiße Katze, die die Hand mit dem Haarballen anschaut.

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Hairballs in cats

Hairballs are normal for cats because they swallow hair when grooming, which they then vomit or excrete in their feces. However, excessive hairballs can cause health problems. Find out how hairballs form, what risks they pose and how you can avoid complications.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Eine gelb-orange Katze, die entspannt auf einer weißen Fläche liegt. Die Katze hat die Augen offen und scheint zu leiden.

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When does a cat suffer?

Cats often do not show obvious signs of pain or discomfort, as they are not allowed to show weakness in nature. That is why it is important to observe your cat carefully. Find out here which symptoms and behavioral changes indicate suffering and how you can help your cat.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Grau getigerte, langhaarige Katze wird gestreichelt und wirkt fiebrig.

Your cat's health is its most important asset - but unfortunately there are many illnesses and symptoms that can make life difficult for your pet. As experts in health-promoting diet food based on the latest veterinary research, it is our aim to enable every cat to live as long and healthy a life as possible.

Our guides on cat diseases will help you: Find out which pathogens and parasites there are, which symptoms you should look out for, how you can prevent infection with cat diseases and how you can help your furry friend quickly and effectively if the worst happens.

Diseases : From kidney failure to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) to feline AIDS - pathogens and diseases that are dangerous to health do not spare furry friends. We inform you about common cat diseases in outdoor cats and house cats, give tips on how to avoid infection and how to treat them correctly.
Symptoms : Sometimes cats show unusual symptoms without it being clear whether they are actually ill. For example, constant grooming can indicate a parasite infestation, a frequent urge to urinate can indicate an overactive thyroid and a wet nose can indicate the dangerous cat flu. In our articles on typical symptoms, we explain the possible causes, consequences and treatment options.
Prevention : To prevent infection with a pathogen or the development of a cat disease, it is important to take preventive measures in good time and to promote your cat's health. Our guides provide helpful tips on this - for example, how to prevent hairballs from forming in your furry friend and how to recognize whether your cat is suffering.