11 11, 2019

Abdominal Hernia

2020-02-10T12:12:12-08:00November 11th, 2019|Cats|

Pets that roam outdoors are prone to numerous traumatic injuries. Fighting with other animals, and getting hit by a car, are some of the more common ones. This page shows a surgical procedure to correct an abdominal hernia in a cat named Sundance that was hit by a car. In this case the hernia was caused by a blow to the abdomen by the car. The blow was strong enough to tear a large hole in the abdominal muscles that surround the abdomen. The small intestine went through this hole and was trapped between the muscle and the underside of the

11 11, 2019

Stomatitis (Lymphocytic/plasmacytic)

2020-02-10T12:10:41-08:00November 11th, 2019|Cats|

This disease goes by several names. Some of them are faucitis and infectious stomatits. The primary symptom noticed by most people is a cat that is no longer eating well (anorexia). In some cases, there will be weight loss, drooling, a poor haircoat, halitosis (bad breath), bloody oral discharge, or a pet that seems ill in general. Some cats are also painful around the mouth, and resist being petted there, and might even cry out in pain. We have even seen cats with severely inflamed mouths that have no symptoms at all. The problem was discovered during a routine exam.

11 11, 2019

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

2020-02-10T12:08:53-08:00November 11th, 2019|Cats|

The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, also known as FIV, was discovered in California in 1986. It is transmitted from cat to cat primarily by bites and scratches, as the virus is shed in the saliva. Intimate contact through grooming, sharing food etc., does not spread the virus. This disease is found worldwide. Prevalence varies from 2.5% up to 47%, and depends on the country. FIV is closely associated with FeLV- you should learn about both diseases if you have a cat. FIV preferentially infects white blood cells (WBC's) which are an essential part of a cat's immune system. The virus disables or

11 11, 2019

Intestine Tumor in a Cat

2020-02-10T12:04:01-08:00November 11th, 2019|Cats|

Tumors are common in cats, especially as they get older. This page describes how we treated an intestinal tumor in an 11 year old cat named Ruby. The format in this page will be different than our other disease pages. In this one we will present it as a case study, and show the diagnostic process that allowed us to make this diagnosis. We will follow the parameters of the diagnostic process in this case, the same process we use in every diagnosis me make. If you are not familiar with this process click here  for a quick review, then come

11 11, 2019

Ear Mites

2020-02-10T12:02:27-08:00November 11th, 2019|Cats|

A common problem in cats is ear mites, especially in young cats. These mites can cause significant discomfort, fortunately most cats rapidly respond to treatment. Those that do not should be investigated for underlying problems. Cause Ear mites are caused by a parasite. The most common one we encounter in cats is Otodectes. It is spread by contact, and is especially prevalent in outdoor cats. Symptoms The primary symptoms of ear mites are scratching at the ears, shaking of the head, and a dark discharge. These symptoms mimic other ear diseases, so an accurate diagnosis is imperative. This is typical of

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