Diseases & conditions

There are some common health conditions that can affect cats. We share what these are, how much they could cost & give advice to prevent them.

Mange is an irritating skin disease caused by parasitic mites. See information on symptoms, treatments & tips on preventing mange in cats or dogs.

Read about the two types of cardiomyopathy suffered by dogs: dilated and cardiomyopathy. Learn about symptoms, canine life expectancy, treatment and more.

Hypothyroidism in dogs is a common condition. Read more about underactive thyroid in dogs and cats, symptoms to look for, causes and treatment options.

Conjunctivitis is a condition where the conjunctiva membrane in the eye area is inflamed. Read more on symptoms & treatments of Conjunctivitis in dogs.

Cruciate ligament injury is a condition more common in dogs than cats. Learn more about cruciate disease, cost of treatment, causes, pain management & more.

Cats often change their toileting behaviours if they have issues with their litter tray & the problem can become chronic. Learn how to retrain to the tray.

Pneumonia is a respiratory disease which is characterised by an inflammation of the lungs and bronchi, the airways which feed air into the lungs.

A corneal ulcer is diagnosed among dogs and cats when deeper layers of the cornea are lost. Learn about this eye condition, symptoms, causes and more here.

Clipping of dew claws, also known as a dog’s thumb, is often debated as they lack function & can cause painful injuries. Learn more about dew claw clipping.

Eye (ocular) anomalies are quite common in dogs and cats, and there are a few diseases that fall under this category. Learn more about eye (ocular) anomalies, symptoms & treatment.

A respiratory tract infection in cats is a common condition. Read about the types of cat respiratory infections, causes, symptoms & diagnosis for your feline.