🐈 Common cat diseases
A short guide to the most common diseases of cat: how to spot them early, how they spread and how to protect your animals. The aim is to act fast and call the vet at the right time — not to diagnose or treat on your own.
FIP (feline infectious peritonitis)A serious viral disease, most common in young cats; persistent fever or a swollen belly means a vet now.Feline panleukopeniaA very contagious virus: vomiting, diarrhoea and dullness; vaccination is the best protection.Cat flu (herpesvirus and calicivirus)Sneezing, eye and nose discharge and mouth ulcers; spreads fast in a cattery.PKD (polycystic kidney disease) in catsAn inherited disease in Persians and related breeds; found by DNA test or ultrasound.HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) in catsThe most common feline heart disease; DNA tests exist for some breeds and heart scans screen for it.
This information is general. Diagnosis and doses always stay with your vet.