10 most common domestic cat diseases in descending order of prevalence (2025). Infographic.

This list will naturally change somewhat over the years as veterinary medicine becomes more sophisticated and better proactive steps are taken to improve feline health. From the sources listed, these are the ten most prevalent pet feline diseases in the West – developed countries. There will be differences between countries. Generally, when researching this …

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Are cat and dog owners healthier than others?

Do pets improve our health?

Are cat and dog owners healthier than others? The conclusion of a 42,000 people survey in California 1 is that ‘there is no evidence of a positive impact of pet ownership per se on the general health [of the participants]’. In other words pets don’t improve your health. Other factors have an impact it …

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For 90% of symptoms of illness you’re better off with a cat or dog than a doctor

The words of Dr Phil Hammond are in fact “for 90% of symptoms, you’re better off with a dog than a doctor”, but I have extended that to include companion animals and in this instance domestic cats.  Dr Phil Hammond is a general practitioner meaning not a veterinarian and is also a television personality …

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