Cat Diseases

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

Cancer in cats is actually less common than cancer in dogs, but once it is diagnosed, it tends to move faster. Learn more about feline cancer here.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a rare and progressive disease caused by feline coronavirus (FCoV). Here is what you need to know about FIP.

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

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

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

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

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.