Cat Magazine
Hyperthyroidism in cats
The cat's thyroid is a hormone-producing organ and consists of two lobes that are difficult to feel when healthy. It is located at the front of the neck on the right and left of the trachea and...
Cat flu: recognizing the disease and treating it correctly
Cat flu is a viral disease that should not be underestimated and primarily affects young cats, very old or weak animals. In general, any cat can be affected by the disease. Since cat cold can be ve...
Constipation in cats
Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains:
Constipation is common in cats and can be life-threatening if left untreated. However, the main cause of constipation can be counteracted at an ...
Home office with cats – How to reduce stress and boredom
The pandemic has made it normal for many people to work from their own four walls, at least on a few days a week. If this is also the case for you, it also means more time with your cat. Cats quick...
5 tips for cooling down your cat in the heat
When we humans are too warm, we start to sweat. Our little tigers can only do this to a limited extent. On hot days they sometimes leave prints on tiled floors because they have sweat glands on the...
Cystitis in cats
Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains:
Bladder infections are common in cats and are usually associated with changes in your cat's behavior and pain.
How does cystitis occur in cats...
Urinary grit and bladder stones in cats
Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains:
The urinary tract in cats - but especially in tomcats - is extremely susceptible to illness. Urinary grit - and the resulting urinary stones - a...
Toothache in cats
Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains:
Dental disease is extremely common in cats. Although they cannot get tooth decay, they often suffer from related diseases that are not reversibl...
What you need to know about cat fighting
Battle of the cats
When cats fight, things can get wild - every cat owner who lives with several four-legged roommates has probably had this experience. The animals' pronounced territorial behav...