Cat Hypercalcemia When there appears to be too much calcium in the blood, your cat may be diagnosed with hypercalcemia. After test results are returned with an increase in calcium, further diagnostic tests need to be performed to determine if it is a false positive or if there is some underlying condition causing it. A […]
Cat Hyperadrenocorticism Hyperadrenocorticism is the medical term for Cat Cushings Disease or Cushing’s syndrome. It is the result of too much cortisol production by a cat’s adrenal gland. It is a rare disease in cats and is often linked with Cat Diabetes mellitus. Causes Veterinary Induced: this is the result of too many steroids being […]
Cat Histiocytic Sarcoma Histiocytic sarcomas are cancerous tumors of the soft tissue. These tumors originate from cells in the immune system called dendritic and macrophage cells. There are two different types of sarcomas which are determined by the biological behavior and the clinical findings. These are disseminated (all over the body) and localized. Signs and […]
1 Signs and Symptoms 2 Diagnosis 3 Pathophysiology 4 Causes 5 Treatment Signs and Symptoms Hip dysplasia is a condition that is more common in dogs than it is in cats. In fact, until recently it was believed that the condition did not occur in cats at all. However, it is now known that feline […]
Cat High Blood Pressure There are many different illnesses and conditions that your cat could get over the years and the most important thing for you to do as an owner is to understand and deal with the condition. High blood pressure in cats is very common although many owners do not even realize that […]
Cat Chemotherapy Drug Side Effects Chemotherapy treatments for Cat Cancer, does not have the same degree of side effects in cats as it does in humans. Cats are given lower doses than humans. Side effects will also vary with the drug used. The decision to use chemotherapy to treat cancer in cats can prove to […]
Cat Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that can affect cats, dogs and people. In cats it is not as common as in people since they have fur that protects their skin. The condition is caused by contact with an irritant or allergen. The condition can be painful and will cause a lot […]
Cat Congestive Heart Failure The job of a cat’s heart is to pump blood to its entire body. Any abnormality in the heart can decrease its ability to perform that task. When the function of the heart is compromised, fluid can accumulate in the lungs and other body cavities. This is what congestive heart failure […]
Cat Colitis Feline Colitis is the medical term given to inflammation in a cat’s colon, otherwise known as the large intestine. This medical condition can be either chronic or acute. As with humans, the colon is used during the digestive process and will be the final call of waste material before it is evacuated from […]
Cat Cocoa Bean Mulch Poisoning Cocoa bean mulch is another one of those things that many people take for granted. However, the danger it provides to your cat should not be taken for granted. The smell of the cocoa bean mulch is pleasant, which may be why you use it. It is also pleasant to […]
