Cat Ibuprofen Poisoning Ibuprofen is one of the most popular pain relievers and over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are available on the market today. Unfortunately it is not as effective in cats as it is in humans. In fact, Ibuprofen can rapidly approach toxic levels in your cat when it would not even treat your own […]
Cat Eyelid Tumor Eyelid tumors are masses in the eyelid area of cats that form in their skin glands. While these tumors are usually benign in a dog, these tumors are usually malignant in a cat. Cat Squamous Cell Carcinoma is the clinical name for these types of tumors in cats. According to scientific studies, […]
Cat First Aid Stuff happens! It doesn’t matter how cautious cat owners are, there will be times when your cat may injure themselves and need some help. Knowing first aid for your cat is vitally important. It doesn’t matter if your cat is suffering from Cat Heatstroke, gets a cut or meets an unfriendly foe […]
Cat Flea Allergy Dermatitis Regardless of its insignificant size, a flea can have more than fifteen antigens hiding within its saliva. All of which, have the capability of triggering an allergic reaction in cats – specifically those who are sensitive to allergens in the first place. It is unfortunate that bites from Cat Fleas are […]
Cat Food Poisoning When a cat is hungry, there is very little that it will not eat. Cats however, are more selective in what they ingest. For this reason, food poisoning is more common in outdoor cats than it is indoor cats. Causes Food poisoning is caused by a variety of bacteria. Staph, Strep, Escherichia […]
Cat Gastric Cancer Gastric cancer can affect cats of any age, although it does tend to occur more in cats that are aged 8 years or older. Even though it is one of the more widespread cancers affecting cats, only 1% of the tumors are malignant. Another key point to note is that though any […]
Cat Gastrinomas Gastrinomas are rare, malignant tumors of the pancreas. Originating in the islet cells, they do not interfere with insulin production. Islet cells are those which produce hydrochloric acid into the stomach. The tumors will cause an excess of digestive juices and can involve the pancreas, stomach, duodenum and small intestine. This will cause […]
Cat Gastrointestinal Neoplasia Cancers that occur in the digestive system are called neoplasias. They can appear anywhere from the mouth to the stomach, large intestines and rectum as well as places in between. Often this type of Cat Cancer is a primary cancer but can also be one that has metastasized from another site. Middle-aged […]
Cat Giant Cell Tumors Giant cell tumors or histiocytomas are accumulations of histiocytes. Histiocytes are WBCs that are in the connective tissues of the cat’s body. They play a vital role in the defense of the immune system responses. They will surround infectious materials and debris from the cells. A histiocytoma is a Cat Tumors […]
Cat Hyperparathyroidism This disorder is the result of excessive secretion of PTH, which is the parathyroid hormone. There are several parathyroid glands in the neck. This results in elevated calcium in the bloodstream. Excessive calcium can have harmful effects in cats. Hyperparathyroidism is usually a benign tumor called an adenoma. The occurrence of malignant parathyroid […]
