Cat Cancer Lumps Lumps and bumps will appear on or under the skin of most senior cats. Most of these are benign and are no cause for concern. If however, your cat has a new lump, you should consult with your veterinarian before making a decision. The bump needs to be evaluated. Your vet can […]
Cat Aspirin Poisoning (Feline Aspirin Toxicity, Prevention and Treatment) As they are very curious creatures, some cats will literally eat anything that peaks their curiosity. This includes medications that you may leave on a counter or table. While we don’t consider our cats to be at risk for taking aspirin or ibuprofen, the reality is […]
Cat Anal Sacs The cat anal sacs, which are located near the rectum, are normal parts of the feline. These glands produce the pungent, oily and yellow secretions with brown flecks observed during defecation and during times of Cat Stress And Anxiety. The main purpose of the anal sacs appears to be for territorial marking […]
Cat Anterior Uvea Tumor The uvea is the part of the eye that is directly behind the cornea. The iris, ciliary body and the choroid which lies in the back of the eye and provides nutrition to the retina. The iris and ciliary body are anterior uvea and the choroid is the posterior uvea. Tumors […]
Cat Nicotine Toxicity Tobacco and tobacco products contain a poisonous alkaloid that comes from the tobacco plant itself. Not only tobacco products contain nicotine: It can also be found in insecticides, smoking cessation aids such as patches, inhalers and, even gum. Nicotine alone is a poisonous substance. Its toxicity is not limited to humans and […]
Cat Nose Cancer When you own a cat you want to do everything you can to look after and protect them and ensure that they remain healthy. There are many diseases and ailments that cats can get just as easily as humans and you need to understand them. Nose cancer is a very common problem […]
Cat Omega Fatty Acids Fatty acids are a major part of a balanced diet, regardless of whether the food is for an animal or a human. There are two types of fatty acids, namely essential and non essential. The essential fatty acids are those fatty acids that are not produced by the body and hence […]
Cat Oral Fibrosarcoma This particular type of Cat Cancer or malignancy usually occurs in the cat’s maxilla or upper jaw. It is not, however, exclusively delegated to the upper jaw and can occur in the mandible or lower jaw as well. The potential for metastasis is not as great as with a Cat Oral Melanoma, […]
Cat Oral Melanoma It would be stating the obvious that cats are different from humans in many ways. However, there are things that they have in common with humans, such as being a mammal as well. However, something else that cats have in common with humans is that they too have the ability to develop […]
Cat Renal Lymphosarcoma When Cat Cancer is present in a cat’s lymphoid tissue it is referred to as lymphosarcoma. This is a very common cancer in pets but cats are more prone to the type that affects the kidneys. It is caused by white blood cells called lymphocytes and affects cats that are middle aged […]
