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Difficulty Delivering Kittens (Dystocia) in Cats

Dystocia in cats is a difficult birth that requires human assistance. Dystocia occurs with prolonged pregnancy, stalled labor, maternal systemic illness, or fetal distress.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

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Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Cats

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.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

3 min read

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Fatty Tissue Tumors (Lipomas) in Cats

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.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

4 min read

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Skin Abscesses in Cats

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.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

6 min read

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Mammary Inflammation (Mastitis) in Cats

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).

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The Vetster Editorial Team

4 min read

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Prostate Cancer in Cats

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.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

4 min read

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Acromegaly in Cats

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.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

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Vestibular Disease in Cats

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.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

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Lead Poisoning in Cats

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. 

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

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Fungal Infection (Coccidioidomycosis) in Cats

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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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

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Fungal Infection (Cryptococcosis) in Cats

Cryptococcosis in cats is a systemic fungal disease affecting the skin, respiratory tract, eyes, and central nervous system (CNS) as well as adjacent tissues in some cases. Cryptococcus is a yeast-like fungus found in soil and decaying matter contaminated with bird droppings worldwide, and can survive for years in the environment.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

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Narcolepsy and Cataplexy in Cats

Narcolepsy in cats is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness and cataplexy. Cataplexy is sudden collapse with complete loss of muscle tone which may be spontaneous or triggered by emotional stimuli, such as food. 

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The Vetster Editorial Team

4 min read

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Seborrhea in Cats

Seborrhea is a skin disorder in cats caused by abnormal keratinization (the process where skin cells grow and shed). It occurs as both oily (seborrhea oleosa) and dry (seborrhea sicca) and results in flaking skin.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

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Dental Abscesses in Cats

Dental abscesses in cats are severe infections around the root of a tooth caused by bacteria entering the pulp cavity, usually through tooth injury and dental decay. The pocket of infection around the tooth root often opens and drains, either along the gumline or through the skin of the face. 

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

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Limb Fractures in Cats

Limb fractures are common in cats and typically occur when a bone breaks after an injury such as car accidents, falling from heights, or other blunt force trauma. Fractures can also result from weakening of the bone from conditions such as bone infection or tumors.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

6 min read

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