Cat diseases

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Grau getigerte, langhaarige Katze wird gestreichelt und wirkt fiebrig.

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.