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Oct 20, 2024
Upper Respiratory Infection in Felines
Feline upper respiratory infection is a very common viral infection, caused most commonly by calicivirus or herpesvirus. It is compared...


Oct 20, 2024
Toxoplasmosis in Felines
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a one-celled organism called toxoplasma. Cats ingest immature toxoplasma through: Infected prey like...


Oct 20, 2024
Thrombocytopenia in Felines
Thrombocytopenia is a rare but serious condition in cats that occurs when a cat has a low platelet count. Platelets are produced in the...


Oct 20, 2024
Seborrhea in Felines
Seborrhea is a skin disorder in cats that causes excessive flaking or oiliness of the skin and hair . It can be caused by a number of...


Oct 20, 2024
Pyothorax in Felines
Pyothorax is a life-threatening condition in cats that occurs when the pleural cavity fills with septic fluid . It can be caused by a...


Oct 20, 2024
Pyometra in Felines
Information from https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/what-is-pyometra-in-cats Pyometra is a bacterial infection in your cat's uterus. It's a...


Oct 20, 2024
Panniculitis in Felines
Panniculitis is inflammation of fat tissue under the skin, which you will see as lumps on top of the skin. There may be one lump, or...


Oct 20, 2024
Pancreatitis in Felines
Information Below from https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/fel...


Oct 20, 2024
Obesity in Felines
Feline obesity is a common nutritional disorder that can lead to serious health issues for cats :Â Weight A cat is considered obese when...


Oct 20, 2024
Nasopharyngeal Polyp in Felines
A nasopharyngeal polyp is a common non-cancerous growth in the middle ear. As the polyps grow, they can extend down the tube that...


Oct 20, 2024
Megacolon in Felines
The gastrointestinal tract ends with the colon, which stores the feces and then contracts to push the feces out of the body. If the...


Oct 20, 2024
Lyme Disease in Felines
Cats can be infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, but the disease is rare in cats and is usually only seen in laboratory...


Oct 20, 2024
Lower Urinary Tract Disease in Felines
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is an infection that leads to problems in the bladder and urethra. Left untreated, FLUTD can...


Oct 20, 2024
Leukemia Virus
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a common viral disease in cats. It is the most common cause of cancer in cats and is usually fatal. FeLV...


Oct 20, 2024
Lenticular Sclerosis/Nuclear Sclerosis in Felines
Lenticular sclerosis, also known as nuclear sclerosis, is a normal, age-related change that causes a bluish haze to develop in the...


Oct 20, 2024
Kidney Failure in Felines
Information from https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/kidney-failure-uremia-symptoms-cats Your cat’s kidneys do many important things. They...


Oct 20, 2024
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Felines
Feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in a cat's gastrointestinal (GI) tract . This...


Oct 20, 2024
Infectious Peritonitis in Felines
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal disease caused by a virus, which attacks the blood vessels. There are two forms: Wet :...


Oct 20, 2024
Icterus in Felines
When the liver breaks down old blood cells, it produces bilirubin. The bilirubin normally leaves the body in the feces. Icterus is when...


Oct 20, 2024
Hypokalemia in Felines
Hypokalemia is a low amount of potassium in the blood. Potassium isa vital nutrient in every cell that supports nerves, muscles,...
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