Cat Diseases

Hypokalemic periodic polymyopathy is a genetic disease of Burmese and related cats and it's marked by skeletal muscle weakness, often episodic in nature.

Leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD) is an immunodeficiency disorder associated with recurrent infections. This genetic disorder has been described in humans, cats, dogs and cattle.

If your cat is losing its hearing, it can profoundly impact their perception of the world. Here is what you need to know about hearing loss in cats.

Hyperlipoproteinemia can be primary (genetic) or secondary (idiopathic) and it has been associated with increased risk from heart disease.

One of the first cats that Basepaws tested for an HCM mutation was an internet celebrity of HUGE proportion, the fluffy Samson, aka Catstradamus.

Rabies is a viral, devastating disease that causes brain inflammation in all mammals, including humans, cats and dogs. Learn about rabies in cats now.

Read on to learn more about the prevention and treatment of feline obesity and keep your kitty healthy and happy for many years to come.

Gangliosidosis in cats is a group of lipid storage disorders characterized by the accumulation of lipids – gangliosides in neurons.