Cat Chocolate Toxicity (Cat Chocolate Poisoning) Most pet owners do not realize that chocolate is just as toxic to cats as it is to dogs. Cats may not, however, gobble down a piece of chocolate, but they would slowly nibble on a piece until it was all gone. Since your cat does not know the […]
Cat Ceruminous Gland Tumors This is a big word for a small part of the body. It is in the ear. The glands that produce wax in the ear are called ceruminous glands. These types of Cat Tumors are usually less than 1cm in size and are on a stalk. If the tumor grows, the […]
Cat Cataracts What is a cataract? Just as it is in a human eye, the cataract is a sort of opacity, an area which is not clear in the eye. Your normal eye, and that of your cat, is transparent, or translucent in nature. It transmits the light and helps the light to focus on […]
Cat Bleach Poisoning Some things that are used on a daily basis in the home can be potentially lethal to cats. Bleach is one of the top household chemical poisonings in cats. Although the household bleaches are fairly mild to moderate, they will affect both the esophagus and the mucous membranes very quickly. Seldom will […]
Bite Wounds on Cats Although the wound that results from a cat bite may appear small, the increased number of bacteria in a cat’s mouth can lead to infections quite easily. Cats will display Cat Aggression and other aggressive behavior for several reasons. They may be playing, or may actually be fighting. Either way, do […]
Cat Acute Myeloid Leukemia You’ve heard the term leukemia, but do you really know what it means? In cats, something called acute lymphoid is something that can develop very rapidly. Cats may appear anxious, have a swelling of the lymph nodes, show a Cat Loss of Appetite, experience spontaneous bleeding, Cat Fever, Cat Anemia, Cat […]
Cat Adrenal Gland Tumors As a cat owner you want your cat to be healthy and happy throughout their entire life, but sadly, this doesn’t always happen. There are several different tumors and lumps that your cat can get: some are normal and others can be deadly. One type of tumor which is very common […]
Cat Adrenal Medulary Tumors Adrenal glands are tiny glands that are buried in the fat in front of the kidneys. Their sole function is to regulate the use of specific hormones such as epinephrine, aldosterone and cortisol. These particular hormones interact with other hormones that support and influence other organs of the body. Each adrenal […]
Cat Alcohol Poisoning Cats cannot tolerate ingesting alcohol as well as humans do as their metabolisms are not adapted to processing alcohol as ours have throughout mankind’s development. Depending on the amount consumed, a cat can suffer from alcohol poisoning rather quickly. Though we may like to enjoy the occasional beer or glass or wine, […]
Cat Allergy Testing Cats have allergies, just as humans do. The problem with allergies in cats is getting them properly diagnosed. Unless a veterinarian is experienced in allergy testing, chances are you will have to find an animal dermatologist or a veterinarian in a larger metropolitan area to have the testing done. Types of Tests […]
