Cat diseases

Shock lung in cats

Shock lung in cats

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Acute respiratory distress in cats is always an emergency. If a cat suddenly starts breathing heavily, with its mouth open, stretches its neck forward, spreads its elbows, shows pale or bluish mucous membranes, collapses, or appears extremely lethargic, you must not wait. In such situations, every minute counts. Cats often show signs of respiratory distress late and may only appear quieter, more withdrawn, or less resilient for a long time. By the time the owner clearly recognizes the respiratory distress, the cat is often already critically ill.

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Pleural effusion in dogs and cats

Pleural effusion in dogs and cats

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Pleural effusion in dogs and cats: Stabilization before referral to the veterinary clinic. Why pleural effusion in dogs and cats is a true emergency. Pleural effusion in dogs and cats means that fluid has abnormally accumulated in the chest cavity, more precisely in the pleural space between the lung and the chest wall. This fluid is not "inside" the lung, but outside of it. Nevertheless, it can

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Vacuum therapy for dogs and cats

Vacuum therapy for dogs and cats

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If a wound on a dog or cat isn't healing as expected, a regular bandage is sometimes insufficient. In such cases, vacuum therapy for dogs and cats can be a valuable addition to modern wound care. This method is also known as negative pressure wound therapy, VAC therapy, or NPWT. The principle is always the same: controlled negative pressure is applied to the wound to draw out wound exudate, relieve pressure on the tissue, and stimulate the formation of healthy granulation tissue. This procedure has been established in human medicine for many years, and vacuum therapy is also being used increasingly in small animal medicine for dogs and cats.

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acute liver failure in cats

Acute liver failure in cats

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Acute liver failure in cats is an emergency. If your cat suddenly appears severely weak, stops eating, vomits repeatedly, has yellowish mucous membranes, develops bleeding, seems disoriented, or has seizures, you should immediately seek veterinary care. Cats with severe liver disease often deteriorate rapidly within a few hours. Liver and gallbladder diseases in cats must therefore be investigated early because the causes are very diverse and some cases can quickly become critical.

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Actinomycosis in cats

Actinomycosis in cats

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Actinomycosis in cats is a rare but serious bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Actinomyces. From a veterinary perspective, it is important to understand that these pathogens do not necessarily come "from the outside." Rather, they are opportunistic bacteria that can normally be found as part of the natural mucosal flora and only cause illness when they penetrate deeper layers through an injury, dental or oral disease, a foreign body, or other tissue trauma.

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Salivary gland cancer in cats

Salivary gland cancer in cats

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From a veterinary perspective, a newly appearing, firm, or slowly growing swelling on the lower jaw, at the base of the ear, or on the side of the neck should not be observed for days or weeks in a cat, but rather examined promptly. It is typical for adenocarcinoma of the parotid or mandibular gland (salivary gland cancer) in cats that the change may initially be painless. This often leads owners to wait too long in practice.

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Cancer of the external ear canal in cats

Cancer of the external ear canal in cats

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If you suspect your cat has adenocarcinoma of the ceruminous glands of the ear (cancer in the external ear canal), you should consult a veterinarian promptly, within 2 to 3 days. This is especially important if there is unilateral, foul-smelling, or bloody ear discharge, visible pinkish growths in the ear canal, head tilt, dizziness, an uncoordinated gait, frequent scratching of the ear, or enlarged lymph nodes in the head and neck area.

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Aggression in cats

Aggression in cats

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Aggression in cats is one of the most common behavioral problems that bring cat owners to the vet. From a veterinary perspective, however, aggression in cats is almost never simply "bad behavior." In many cases, aggression in cats is a warning sign. Underlying causes can include fear, pain, stress, territorial conflicts, unsuitable environmental conditions, hormonal influences, or misguided play behavior. This is precisely why it is so important not to dismiss aggression in cats as a character flaw, but to understand it as a serious symptom. Expert sources from Cornell, Merck, International Cat Care, and the Feline Veterinary Medical Association unanimously emphasize that aggression must always be considered within its context and that medical causes should be ruled out before any behavioral intervention.

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Aelurostrongylosis

Aelurostrongylosis in cats

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Aelurostrongylosis is a parasitic lung disease in cats that is often diagnosed later than it should be. As a veterinarian, I frequently see cat owners mistaking coughing, fatigue, reduced playfulness, or labored breathing for a harmless irritation, asthma, or a temporary infection. This is precisely the problem: Aelurostrongylosis can begin insidiously but develop into a serious lower respiratory tract disease. It is typically caused by the feline lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, which infests the bronchioles and lung tissue. There, Aelurostrongylosis leads to inflammation, coughing, mucus production, and, in severe cases, significant respiratory distress.

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Freestyle Libre for Cat with Diabetes

Freestyle Libre for Cat with Diabetes

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Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common hormonal diseases in cats. In my daily work as a veterinarian, I regularly see feline patients whose diabetes diagnosis initially causes great uncertainty for their owners. Many wonder how they can reliably monitor their cat's blood sugar without having to constantly take their pet to the vet. This is precisely where the Freestyle Libre feline diabetes monitoring system comes in. This modern system enables continuous monitoring of glucose levels and significantly simplifies the management of the disease for both veterinarians and owners.

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Mast cell tumor

Mast cell tumor in dogs and cats

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Mast cell tumors are among the most important skin tumors in small animal medicine. In dogs, mast cell tumors are the most common or one of the most common malignant skin tumors, accounting for approximately 16 to 21 percent of all cutaneous skin tumors, depending on the source. Mast cell tumors also occur in cats, primarily in cutaneous, splenic, or intestinal forms. Internationally recognized veterinary sources such as the Merck Veterinary Manual, the WSAVA, and the VCA describe the clinical presentation as extremely variable: from small, seemingly harmless nodules to aggressive, rapidly growing, ulcerated tumors. (merckvetmanual.com)

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Feline distemper

Feline distemper

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Feline panleukopenia (FPV) is caused by the feline panleukopenia virus, a parvovirus that can be extremely resistant in the environment. The virus preferentially infects rapidly dividing cells: intestinal mucosa, bone marrow, and lymphatic tissue. This explains the typical symptoms: severe gastrointestinal infection, dehydration, and often pronounced leukopenia (a significant drop in white blood cell count). This is also why feline panleukopenia is not "just" diarrhea, but a potentially life-threatening emergency.

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Unclassified cardiomyopathy (UCM) in cats

Unclassified cardiomyopathy (UCM) in cats

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Unclassified Cardiomyopathy (UCM) in Cats: A Veterinary Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment. Explained by your veterinarian, Susanne Arndt. As a veterinarian, I unfortunately see many cats with heart disease in my practice. While many owners have heard of HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy), Unclassified Cardiomyopathy (UCM) in cats is often a mystery.

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TPLO in cats

TPLO in cats

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Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs, leading to significant functional limitations. In cats, this condition was long considered rare and often overlooked. Only in recent decades has attention been drawn to this problem in feline patients, resulting in an increasing number of case reports and smaller studies. Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) is a surgical procedure originally developed by veterinary surgeon Slocum that has achieved revolutionary results in the treatment of cruciate ligament ruptures in dogs.

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Roundworms in the cat

Roundworms in the cat

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The term roundworms in cats primarily covers two species: Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina. In practice, Toxocara cati dominates. Infection typically occurs via the ingestion of infectious eggs from the environment, via prey (mice, birds) or - in kittens - via the mother's milk. Once ingested, the larvae continue to develop in the intestine, partially migrate through the body and finally mature into adult, spaghetti-like worms in the small intestine. These produce masses of eggs, which are excreted in the faeces and contaminate the environment. This completes the cycle of infection.

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