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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 graue Katze kratzt sich am Ohr und hat die Augen geschlossen.

Katzenkrankheiten

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Katze kratzt sich am Ohr – Ursachen, Behandlung, Prophylaxe

Wenn Ihre Katze sich häufig am Ohr kratzt, kann das ein Zeichen für einen Juckreiz sein, der womöglich auf eine Erkrankung hindeutet. Gelegentliches Kratzen am Ohr ist bei Katzen normal – häufiges oder intensives Kratzen kann aber auf Probleme wie Ohrmilben, Entzündungen oder Allergien hinweisen. Im Folgenden erfahren Sie, welche Ursachen infrage kommen, wann Sie mit der Katze zum Tierarzt gehen sollten und welche Maßnahmen helfen können, um juckenden Ohren vorzubeugen.

KATTOVIT Editorial 27 May 2025

Nahaufnahme einer Katze mit geöffnetem Maul, die sich das Maul leckt.

Katzenkrankheiten

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Katze sabbert – Ursachen, Tipps & Wissenswertes

Wenn Katzen sabbern, heißt das zunächst nichts Schlimmes. Stellen Sie jedoch plötzlich einen vermehrten Speichelfluss bei Ihrer Katze fest, sollten Sie nach der Ursache forschen. Hier erfahren Sie, warum und in welchen Situationen Katzen sabbern, wie Sie krankheitsbedingten Speichelfluss erkennen, richtig deuten und behandeln und wann Sie einen Tierarzt konsultieren sollten.

KATTOVIT Editorial 27 May 2025

Eine orange, zusammengerollte Katze zurückgezogen in einem Schrank.

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Cat is sick and withdraws

If your normally active cat suddenly becomes quiet, sleeps a lot and neglects to groom or eat, this could be a sign of illness. Find out here how discomfort manifests itself in cats, when you should act and which illnesses can lead to withdrawal.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Gestreifte Katze putzt sich das Fell mit der Zunge.

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Cat constantly grooms itself

Does your cat groom itself more often and more intensively than usual? Excessive grooming can indicate health problems. Find out here what illnesses or complaints are behind it and how you can help your cat.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Eine orangefarbene Katze schaut aus einer weißen Katzentoilette heraus. Die Toilette steht auf einem Holzboden vor einer hellblauen Wand.

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Your cat urinates a lot? This is what is behind it

If your cat suddenly starts urinating a lot, there could be a number of reasons for this. Although it is annoying, such mishaps are often not intentional. Find out here what increased urination can mean and when you should be concerned.

KATTOVIT Editorial 28 Aug 2024

Eine schwarze Katze mit gelben Augen, die in die Kamera blickt. Neben ihr steht ein Metallnapf auf einem Holzboden.

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Loss of appetite in cats

If your cat refuses to eat, there can be many reasons for this, from illness to external influences. Find out here what reasons can be responsible for a loss of appetite, how you can help your cat yourself and when a visit to the vet is necessary.

KATTOVIT Editorial 28 Aug 2024

Eine orangefarbene Katze liegt schlafend auf einem hellbraunen Teppich.

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Cat sleeps a lot

Cats sleep a lot, even when they're energetic during playtime. Learn how much sleep cats need, why they sleep so much, and when increased tiredness should be a cause for concern.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Hellgelbe Langhaarkatze trinkt aus einem großen Behälter Wasser.

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Cat drinks a lot

Is your cat suddenly drinking more than usual? This can indicate health problems. Find out here how much liquid cats normally need, how to recognize excessive thirst and what the possible causes are.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

EWine Katze mit weiß-braunem Fell, die vor einem Trinkbrunnen steht, jedoch nicht trinkt.

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Cat drinks too little

Is your cat drinking too little? Although cats don't drink much by nature, adequate fluid intake is important to prevent dehydration and health problems. Find out how much water a cat needs each day, how to tell if your pet is drinking too little, and how to encourage it to drink.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Eine Katze mit einem dreifarbigen Fellmuster aus schwarz, weiß und braun, die ihre Zunge herausgestreckt und schmatzt.

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Cat smacks: what the sounds mean

If your cat suddenly starts smacking its lips, especially when not eating, this can indicate a number of problems. Smacking is unusual and could indicate health problems. Find out here what the possible causes are and how you should react.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Orange-weiße Katze liegt apathisch auf pinker Yogamatte mit gestreckten Pfoten, Haushalt im Hintergrund.

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Apathy in cats

Is your cat showing apathy, barely responding when spoken to and moving little? This can indicate various illnesses or injuries. Find out here what apathy means, possible causes and how you can help your apathetic cat.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Allgemeine Krankheitssymptome

Weißes Kätzchen mit blauen Augen und kahlen Stellen sitzt auf dunklem Stoff.

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Bald spots: When the cat suffers from hair loss

Do you notice bald patches in your cat's fur? Such patches can indicate a variety of problems, from stress and parasites to allergies and serious illnesses. Find out how hair loss occurs, how you can help your cat and when a visit to the vet is necessary.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Das Gesicht einer Katze in Nahaufnahme. Die Katze hat große, grüne Augen und eine feuchte, rosa Nase mit einigen schwarzen Flecken darauf.

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Cat has a wet nose: What does that mean?

A slightly moist nose is normal in healthy cats and is no cause for concern. However, if there are changes in the consistency, color or amount of nasal secretions, this can indicate health problems. Find out here when a moist nose can indicate an illness and when a visit to the vet is necessary.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Gestromte Katze mit geöffnetem Maul, menschliche Hand zeigt Zähne und Rachen sanft.

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Cat has inflammation in the mouth

Inflammation in your cat's mouth can be painful and indicate serious illnesses. Watch for symptoms and treat the inflammation promptly to avoid serious consequences. Learn more about causes and treatment options here.

KATTOVIT Editorial 29 Aug 2024

Eine Katze mit dem Maul weit geöffnet, als würde sie gähnen oder miauen.

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Cat's mouth stinks

Unpleasant bad breath in your cat can indicate various problems, from harmless to serious illnesses. Find out here when you should pay attention to bad breath, what the causes could be and how you can prevent bad breath and possible secondary illnesses.

KATTOVIT Editorial 28 Aug 2024

Grau getigerte, langhaarige Katze wird gestreichelt und wirkt fiebrig.

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Cat has fever

High temperatures and fatigue can indicate fever in your cat. Fever is unpleasant and can indicate serious illnesses. Find out here when you should start to worry and how to recognize, measure and treat fever.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Das Gesicht einer Katze von der Seite. Man sieht ihre weißen Schnurrhaare mit Fokus auf die Nase.

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Cat has a blocked nose

If your cat has a blocked nose, is having difficulty breathing and is sneezing frequently, there could be a number of reasons for this. From a harmless cold to serious illnesses. Find out here how to recognise the symptoms, identify possible causes and help your cat to clear its nose quickly.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Auf einem hellen Sofa liegt eine grau-weiße Katze und gähnt. Im Hintergrund sind Pflanzen und ein Holzmöbelstück.

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Hiccups in cats

Hiccups in cats often seem harmless and pass quickly, but in rare cases they can indicate serious health problems. Find out when hiccups are normal and when you should take action to help your cat.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Eine getigerte, sehr dünne Katze mit hellbraunem und weißem Fell.

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Cat is too thin

Has your cat lost weight or is unusually slim? Being underweight can indicate serious causes. Find out here how to tell if your cat is too thin, what the reasons are and how you can keep it healthy.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Magen-Darm-Probleme

Grau-weiße Katze verlässt weiße Katzentoilette auf hellem Holzboden vor weißer Wand.

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Frequent bowel movements in cats

Frequent bowel movements in cats can provide important information about their health. Find out here what frequent defecation can mean and how you can draw conclusions about your cat's well-being by observing the stool.

KATTOVIT Editorial 28 Aug 2024

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Cat vomits

Does your cat vomit frequently? This can happen during the shedding period, but it is not always harmless. Find out how you can support your cat with the right diet, supplements and care to minimize vomiting and facilitate the shedding period.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Katze im Bad beobachtet Reinigung der Katzentoilette mit Streuschaufel.

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Cat blood in stool

Blood in your cat's stool is a serious warning sign and should be investigated immediately. It can indicate injury or disease in the digestive tract or elsewhere. Learn how to recognize blood in the stool, identify possible causes, and what treatment is needed.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Eine grau-weiß gestreifte Katze sitzt inmitten mehrerer Rollen Toilettenpapier. Sie schaut direkt in die Kamera und scheint neugierig zu sein.

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Diarrhea in cats

Is your cat suffering from diarrhea or digestive problems? There can be various causes. Find out here how to recognize the symptoms, identify the triggers and how you can help and treat your cat.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

Eine Katze mit schwarz-weiß-braunem Fell liegt auf dem Rücken auf einem Tisch. Eine Person in Handschuhen hört den Bauch der Katze ab.

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Abdominal pain in cats

Abdominal pain in cats can be difficult to detect and can have a variety of causes. Learn how to tell if your cat has abdominal pain, common symptoms, and what serious conditions could be behind it.

KATTOVIT Editorial 02 May 2024

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.