Cat Metastatic Neoplasia This particular type of Cat Cancer is one that has spread from another part of the cat’s body. Many tumors metastasize to the lymph nodes and lungs. Metastasis can actually occur in any organ of the cat’s body. The metastasis is usually spread through the cat’s lymphatic system or their blood stream. […]
Cat Meningiomas The most common type of malignant brain tumors in is meningioma. The meninges make up the lining of the cat’s skull and vertebral column. The term Cat Brain Tumor is not particularly accurate, as these tumors can also develop outside the skull. These particular tumors do not metastasize to other areas of the […]
Cat Melena Black, tarry stools containing digested blood are called melena. This is not fresh blood. Melena can indicate a life threatening illness. This is especially true if it persists or if it gets worse. Melena begins when the bleeding is in the small intestine or the stomach. It is high in the digestive tract […]
Cat Mammary Cancer Signs and Symptoms Did you know that cats can develop mammary cancer? It’s an unfortunate truth that female cat owners need to be extremely aware of. Your cat may appear swollen or it might exhibit an infection. However, the main indicator is the large, firm, rounded bumps that attach themselves to the […]
Cat Malignant Histiocytoma What are histiocytes? Histiocytes are one of many types of white blood cells. They are an important part of immune systems. There are two types of histiocytes, dendritic and macrophages. The dendritic types assist lymphocytes in the identity of foreign substances or altered materials. The macrophages will remove all damaged cells, clear […]
Cat Lymphoma Cancer Cat lymphoma cancer is a cancer of the white blood cells of a feline animal. In the past, it was associated with Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Although FeLV cases are on the decrease nowadays, the chances of contracting feline lymphoma remain high for cats that are infected with FeLV. Presentations of Cat […]
Cat Lymphoid Leukemia Owning a cat is more than simply owning a pet, these animals become part of your life and family. If they get sick then you will want to do everything possible to save them and knowing about different illnesses and conditions is essential. There are some conditions which can be life threatening […]
Cat Lung Cancer There are many diseases that your cat can get and some of these can be very serious as well as fatal and it is therefore quite essential that you take your cat into your veterinarian for regular checkups. These checkups will give your vet a chance to find any serious diseases in […]
Cat Liver Tumor Different types of liver tumors sometimes are a health concern for cats. Often, symptoms present in a way that do not always make it easy to identify. This may include a cat having symptoms such as Cat Loss of Appetite, Cat Lethargy, pale gums, as well as Cat Vomiting, and Cat Loss […]
Cat Liver Failure Liver failure or hepatic failure is the result of poor blood flow to a cat’s liver, the effects of drugs that are toxic to the liver or poor oxygen supply. It can also be the result of infection, chemicals and heat exhaustion. Failure of the liver can cause negative effects on other […]
