Cat Diseases

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Genetics of Polydactyly: Celebrating the Hemingway Cats

Paws are cute. And who has extra-adorable paws? Hemingway cats, of course! Hemingway cats are carriers of a genetic anomaly polydactyly.

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Feline Myotonia Congenita

Feline Myotonia Congenita (MC) is a hereditary neuromuscular disorder characterized by persistent contraction, particularly during the muscle movement.

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Feline Dwarfism

Feline dwarfism is a condition caused by genetic anomalies which lead to stunted growth and abnormal feline body proportions.

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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) affects about 0.5-1% of feline population. Here is what you need to know about this health concern in cats.

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Common Feline Inherited Diseases

It is often cited that there are about 250 hereditary diseases identified among cats so far. Here are the most Common Feline Inherited Diseases

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Achoo! Do You Have an Allergic Cat?

The immune system of an allergic cat is overly sensitive to some foreign, harmless molekules and mistakes for dangerous substances.

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Genetic Heart Disease

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes thickening of the left ventricle of the heart (left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction.

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Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome: What Do I Need To Know?

Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder caused by defects at the neuromuscular junction.

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