Cat Diseases

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

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

Haemophilia in cats is a group of rare hereditary bleeding disorders in which a cat’s blood doesn’t clot appropriately in case of an injury. Here is happens when a cat bleeds, how bleeding disorders develop, and what haemophilia really is.

Alpha mannosidosis is a lysosomal storage disorder which results in the decreased efficiency of the production of an enzyme called alpha-D-mannosidase.

Mucopolysaccharidosis in cats is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by an enzymatic deficiency and improper digestion of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). There are three types of feline mucopolysaccharidosis described: MPS I, MPS VI and MPS VII.

Diabetes mellitus (DM), or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which blood sugar levels remain high for long periods of time.

Chubby cats are adorable, but obesity in cats can be very detrimental for their health. To help you stay informed and provide your cat with the very best care possible, here is your guide through feline obesity 101.