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Dystocia in cats is a difficult birth that requires human assistance. Dystocia occurs with prolonged pregnancy, stalled labor, maternal systemic illness, or fetal distress.
The Vetster Editorial Team
5 min read
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in cats is a genetically inherited condition that destroys retinal cells required for vision. PRA inevitably leads to blindness. PRA is caused by a variety of genetic defects and is most common in Abyssinian and Persian cats.
3 min read
Dog
Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection in dogs caused by fungus from the Cryptococcus genus. Exposure usually occurs through ingestion or inhalation of fungal spores found in soil or avian droppings.
4 min read
Pythiosis is an infection caused by Pythium insidiosum, an aquatic organism similar to a fungus. This organism is commonly found in stagnant water, and is particularly common in sub-tropical climates.
Horse
Choke is an esophageal obstruction caused by poorly chewed food or other material that gets stuck in the throat of horses. Unlike choking in humans, the airway is not compromised, therefore choke is not immediately life-threatening in horses.
8 min read
Fatty tissue tumors are masses of cells which develop under the skin in cats and are primarily composed of fat. They are soft to the touch, round, and not anchored, so they tend to move freely when pressed.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common syndrome in dogs caused by heart dysfunction that leads to fluid build up in the chest cavity. Common symptoms of CHF are coughing, increased respiratory rate and effort, and exercise intolerance.
An abscess in cats is a localized collection of pus inside a cavity; abscesses can occur anywhere in the body, but this article focuses on subcutaneous abscesses. Punctures in the skin seal over quickly, trapping bacteria, which then multiplies.
6 min read
Mastitis in cats is inflammation of the mammary gland(s). Mastitis can be caused by a bacterial infection or during weaning if there is a buildup of milk in the gland(s).
Cancer of the prostate gland occurs when collections of cells of the prostate divide uncontrollably. Prostatic tumors are very rare in cats, but more common in dogs and because of this, much of what we know about this condition in cats comes from data about dogs.
Thymoma in dogs is a rare cancerous tumor of the thymus, a glandular organ located in the upper chest. The cause of thymoma is unknown. Thymoma can be classified as invasive or non-invasive.
Acromegaly in cats is a disease caused by a growth hormone-secreting tumor of the pituitary gland. Excessive growth hormone affects the entire body, causing abnormal growth of the internal organs (organomegaly), and sometimes the bones of the face and feet.
Vestibular disease in cats is a syndrome in which the balance system of the brain and middle ear is disrupted, causing incoordination. Symptoms include uncoordinated gait (ataxia), rapid eye movements (nystagmus), loss of balance, and head tilt.
Lead poisoning in cats is caused by the presence of toxic amounts of lead in the body. When lead poisoning does occur in cats, it is thought to be from self-grooming of lead-containing particles from the fur, but in most cases, there is no known exposure.
Coccidioidomycosis in cats is a systemic infection caused by inhalation of dust-borne fungal spores of Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii. Coccidioides is endemic in dry, desert areas and outbreaks commonly occur after dust storms.
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