What is a urinalysis test?
A urinalysis test (also known as UA) is a series of physical and chemical tests performed on urine to provide the clinician with important information on the cat’s physical health.
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What are hairballs? Also known as trichobezoars (pronounced trike-oh-bee-zohr), hairballs are balls of hair that are ingested during grooming and later vomited from the stomach. What causes cats to produce hairballs? Cats spend 24% of their awake time grooming; during this process, the cat ingests loose hair. The tongue of the cat has backward-facing barbs … Read more
What are cat colds? Cat colds or flu can be caused by several viruses or bacteria, the most common are the feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus, and chlamydiosis. Colds in cats tend to be more serious than human colds, and it is always recommended pet owners seek veterinary attention for a chlamydiosis displaying the following clinical … Read more
A urinalysis test (also known as UA) is a series of physical and chemical tests performed on urine to provide the clinician with important information on the cat’s physical health.
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Although seen more commonly in dogs than cats, snail bait poisoning does occur in cats too. Snail bait contains one of two poisons, metaldehyde, and methiocarb, both of which can be fatal to cats if ingested. These products typically contain around 3% poison and the rest contains bait such as bran or molasses which are not only attractive to snails and slugs but also other animals.
Also known as plumbism, lead poisoning occurs when a cat ingests or inhales products that contain lead, resulting in toxic levels building up in the blood. There are many possible ways for this to occur however the most common is from lead-based paint. Since 1978, paints in the United States can no longer contain lead, … Read more
Aspirin toxicity in cats at a glance
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At a glanceAbout: Diarrhea is the passage of loose, watery stools. It can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (lasting longer than two weeks). It can originate from the small or large intestine. Causes:
Diagnosis: Baseline tests to evaluate the overall health of your cat, fecal tests, diagnostic imaging and additional tests depending on the veterinarian’s index of suspicion. Treatment: A bland diet to rest the gastrointestinal tract, supportive care such as fluids, nutritional support and specific treatment depending on the underlying cause. |
Uveitis at a glance About: Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, which is the middle layer of the eye. Causes: There are several causes which include immune-mediated, diabetes, cancer, trauma, infectious and high blood pressure. Symptoms: Cloudy or red appearance to the eye(s), abnormal pupil size, sensitivity to light, change in pupil shape. Treatment: … Read more
The gestation period for a cat is 63-65 days. This varies between cat though, and anywhere between 60 to 70 days is normal. Unlike humans, it is not possible to determine a pregnancy via a blood or urine test in cats.
Conjunctivitis at a glanceWhat is conjunctivitis? Also known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the membrane covering the front of the eyeball. Causes: Infection, allergies, irritants, injury and foreign object in the eye. Symptoms of cat conjunctivitis:
Cat conjunctivitis treatment: This depends on the underlying cause but may include antibiotics, antivirals, supportive care and removal of the discharge. |