Cat health conditions

Jaw fractures are a common presentation in cats, and often result from direct trauma such as car accidents, falling from a height, weakening of the jaw due to bone infection, or tumors. Typical symptoms include oral pain, swelling, reduced ability to eat food, and oral or nasal discharge which is often blood-tinged.

Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are a group of bacterial and viral infections that affect the mouth, nose, eyes, and sinuses of cats.

Urethral prolapse is a rare condition wherein a cat’s urethral lining moves from its natural position to protrude from a cat’s genitals, appearing as a red or pink mass.

Urinary tract cancer is an extremely rare condition in cats, with no known risk factors. Can develop in the bladder, kidneys, ureters (tube connecting kidneys to bladder), urethra (tube where urine is expelled from the body), and prostate gland (in males).

Uterine tumors in cats refer to a group of abnormal growths arising from skin, muscle, or gland cells within the uterus.

The uvea describes the internal structures of the eyeball. Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, and has a number of underlying causes. Urgent care is required for any cat that develops symptoms of uveitis, as the condition is often painful and can result in vision loss.