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.
· 5 min readCampylobacteriosis in cats occurs when the gastrointestinal tract is infected with large numbers of *Campylobacter* bacteria.
· 4 min readPyelonephritis in cats is a serious bacterial infection of the kidneys where bacteria can enter the kidneys via the urinary tract or the bloodstream and cause inflammation and damage.
· 5 min readCats can fall ill or become injured from a variety of reasons. Many of the illnesses cats experience are caused by viral or bacterial infections.
· 2 min readBacterial pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by bacterial infection.
· 3 min readCholestasis is a reduction in bile flow or production from the liver. Bile functions to neutralize stomach acid as it enters the intestines, assists in digestion of fats, and excretion of other metabolites
· 3 min readA widow spider bite in cats, also referred to as latrodectism, is a potentially life-threatening condition resulting from the venom injected by a widow spider.
· 5 min readDacryocystitis is a rare condition in cats where there is some form of obstruction of the tear ducts.
· 4 min readBlue algae, also known as cyanobacteria, appears as a blue or green plant-like growth coating the surface of standing bodies of water such as lakes and ponds. Many species of cyanobacteria are highly toxic when ingested by mammals, including cats.
· 5 min readFeline osteosarcoma (OSA) is a type of cancer that arises from uncontrolled growth of bone cells. OSA is the most common type of bone cancer in cats. The underlying cause of OSA is unknown, but previous trauma, bone infection, or radiation are thought to be possible contributing factors.
· 3 min readBotflies 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
· 4 min readBotulism is caused by ingestion of raw meat or carrion contaminated with the neurotoxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Initial symptoms may include diarrhea and vomiting related to the ingestion of spoiled meat.
· 5 min readBrachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) is a chronic upper respiratory condition that affects certain cat breeds. Short facial and nasal bones characterize brachycephalic cat breeds; they appear to have a "pushed-in" face
· 5 min readBrain tumors are abnormal growths on the brain, and are uncommon in cats.
· 3 min readThere are many causes that can lead to broken bones in our feline friends, but the most common of them all are falls from major heights and accidents involving cars for cats who live outdoors.
· 2 min readRecluse spider bite in cats occurs when an animal is bitten by a spider belonging to the recluse spider family which are found worldwide but primarily in the southwestern and southern central US.
· 6 min readBurns can be caused by heat (thermal), friction (mechanical), or chemical reactions.
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