Health

These factsheets will help you understand your cat’s health. From spotting cat flu back to basic feline first aid, our cat health factsheets are here to help.

Basic First Aid - CatsBasic first aidRead our top tips on what you can do to keep your cat healthy Basic health care - catsBasic healthcareShould you get a kitten or an older cat? Find out what’s best for you.  Cat fluCat fluFind out the causes, symptoms and treatment for cat flu.  Cats and human healthCats and human healthFind out what you can do to keep your family – and your cat – healthy.  Coping with cancer - catsCoping with cancerUnderstand how cancer can affect cats. FeLVFeLVThis factsheet explains the causes and symptoms of FeLV and how to care for an infected cat.  FIVFIVThis factsheet explains the causes and symptoms of FIV and how to care for an infected cat.  Getting back into shapeGetting back in shapeOverweight cats are prone to more health problems – this factsheet will help you keep your pet in shape.  health issues in the older catHealth issues with the older catOverweight cats are prone to more health problems – this factsheet will help you keep your pet in shape.  Hidden dangersHidden dangersCats are curious and playful creatures, but these charming characteristics can get them into trouble - learn about hidden dangers.  KittensNeutering your catNeutering your pet can have really great benefits, both to them and to you! Plus you’ll be helping to tackle the growing crisis of pets being abandoned, dumped and given away because there aren’t enough homes to go around. warm catProtect your cat from common poisonsLearn about common household substances that can poison your cat. Skin and ear careSkin and ear careThis factsheet has top tips on how to keep your cat’s skin and eyes healthy.  Elizabethan collar How to stop dogs from licking their woundsWhen dogs lick their wounds, it can make the problem even worse. Read our vet's top tips to help limit their access so that wounds can heal.