Weight Loss in Cats

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common endocrine (hormonal) diseases of cats. It is a chronic condition in which a deficiency of the hormone insulin impairs the body’s ability to metabolize sugar....

If your adult cat suddenly begins to lose weight despite a voracious appetite, he may have a problem with the hormone produced by the thyroid gland. You should probably get your pet to a veterinarian to...

Dietary related gastrointestinal disorders are adverse reactions to foods that result in the onset of gastrointestinal symptoms, most notably vomiting and diarrhea, that may be caused by an abnormal immune...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a disorder in which the pancreas does not produce an adequate amount of digestive enzymes. This deficiency results in poor digestion and poor absorption.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of gastrointestinal disorders that involve infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract by inflammatory cells (white blood cells). IBD can affect both the upper...