Immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a disorder where the body’s immune system targets its own red blood cells for destruction. In cats, IMHA can occur as a primary disorder or secondary to other disorders.
· 4 min readImmune mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT) in cats is when the immune system begins to destroy platelets (thrombocytes) causing a drastic decrease in their levels.
· 4 min readInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of idiopathic (spontaneous) conditions that lead to chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
· 4 min readInjection site sarcoma is a rare condition in cats where a cancerous mass develops in the soft tissue around an injection site. While all injections initially cause a small bump, masses that are present for over 3 months, greater than 2cm in diameter, or grow rapidly require urgent care.
· 6 min readCryptosporidium are one-celled intestinal parasites infecting cats and other species. Although infection with Cryptosporidium is common, resultant illness is generally only seen in cats that are immunocompromised.
· 4 min readIntervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in cats is a painful condition that affects the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal cord, causing them to burst (herniate) or rupture into the spinal cord space.
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