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Babesiosis in cats is a serious tick-borne disease resulting from infection with the Babesia parasite. Transmission of Babesia involves a bite from an infected tick of the Ixodes tick family.
The Vetster Editorial Team
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Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a disorder in which there is insufficient synthesis or secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas to the intestine. In cats, this is most commonly caused by damage to the pancreatic glands from chronic inflammation (pancreatitis).
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The presence of bacteria in the blood is referred to as bacteremia or septicemia. The persistence of bacteria in the bloodstream might lead to sepsis in cats.
Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails. Infection occurs through contact between broken skin and infected animals or contaminated surfaces.
7 min read
Peptic, or gastrointestinal, ulcers are crater-like lesions in the lining of the stomach or intestines. GI ulcers occur either when stomach acid production is increased, or when there is damage to the protective lining of the tract.
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Roundworms (otherwise known as nematodes or ascarids) are a common type of internal parasite that regularly infects cats. While infection rarely causes illness in healthy cats, a heavy worm burden can cause serious health issues such as pneumonia or intestinal blockage.
Botflies are large, bee-like insects, whose larvae cause cuterebriasis in cats. Cuterebriasis occurs when botfly larvae grow to maturity in a cat’s skin, resulting in large, soft swellings
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a tick-borne bacterial disease commonly seen in dogs and humans that is rarely found in cats. RMSF transmission occurs through bites from infected ticks.
Whipworms, a parasitic species from the genus Trichuris, infect the digestive tract of cats and release their eggs through the stool into the environment. Once the eggs mature for 9-21 days, they become infectious.
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Tapeworms are a common gastrointestinal parasite in cats. Tapeworms are transmitted by ingestion of fleas or raw meat infected with tapeworms. Tapeworm infections are normally asymptomatic but occasionally result in weight loss, abdominal distension, anal itch, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Patellar luxation is a condition that affects the kneecap, causing it to dislocate either towards the inside or outside of the leg. In cats, this disorder is usually hereditary and develops gradually with age.
Hip dysplasia in cats describes abnormal development of the hip joint, resulting in excessive movement of the joint within its socket. Hip dysplasia is a lifelong, degenerative condition, where excessive movement of the joint gradually wears away bone and cartilage in the affected joint.
The larynx, or voice box, is the part of the throat located at the entrance of the trachea (windpipe). Laryngeal paralysis can cause partial or complete upper airway obstruction, which can lead to breathing difficulties.
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a syndrome where the stomach stretches (dilatation) and twists (volvulus), cutting off the blood supply to the stomach and other vital organs. GDV is a very dangerous situation leading to tissue death and circulatory shock, and without intervention is rapidly fatal.
Hyperparathyroidism is a rare endocrine condition in cats that results from excessive levels of parathyroid hormone. Significantly elevated parathyroid hormone levels lead to symptoms like vomiting, excessive thirst, frequent urination, weakness, limping, and seizures.
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