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Bladder Stones in Cats

Bladder stones or uroliths are rock-like collections of minerals that form in the urinary bladder. They may occur as a large, single stone or as dozens of stones the size of large grains of sand or pea gravel.

Booster Vaccines - Are they really necessary?

Primary (puppy and kitten) vaccination is essential in order to prevent the once common puppyhood and kittenhood fatal diseases from returning. However, recent research indicates that all vaccines may not require yearly booster vaccines.

Breeding and Queening in Cats

Breeding cats and raising kittens can be an extremely rewarding experience or it may produce frustration and failure. The following information is provided in order to increase your chances of success.

Cat Scratch Fever

 

What is cat scratch disease and what causes it?

Cat Scratch Disease or Cat Scratch Fever is a disease of humans, not of cats. However, a cat scratch is often associated with the disease, although this is not believed to be the means by which infection occurs.

Children and Pets

The birth of a baby or adoption of a new child is associated with a great deal of anxiety, excitement, and stress for not only the family, but also the family pet. Some dogs and cats can have a difficult time adjusting to these changes, especially if this is your first child, but preparation and planning will help.

Chlamydiosis (Chlamydia) in Cats

What is feline chlamydiosis (chlamydia)?

Feline chlamydiosis or chlamydia is an infection caused by a bacterium-like organism. It is an unusual bacterium because it lives and multiplies inside the body cells of the cat whereas most bacteria live outside cells.

Chronic Renal Failure in Cats

What do my cat's kidneys do?

The kidneys have many functions. They principally act to remove waste products from the blood stream, retain essential nutrients such potassium at the correct level, maintain hydration and produce urine.

Chronic Upper Respiratroy Tract Disese

What is the Upper Respiratory Tract?

The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, throat (pharynx and larynx) and the windpipe (trachea). Because the mucous membrane covering the eyeball and eyelids is a similar tissue (ask for our conjunctivitis handout) and also because the eye is connected by a draining tube (the lacrimal duct) that carries tears to the nose, these are also considered associated parts of the upper respiratory tract.

Chylothorax in Cats

Chylothorax is a relatively uncommon disorder in the cat in which lymph fluid (chyle) accumulates in the pleural cavity. The pleural cavity lies between the lungs and the inner lining of the chest wall. Normally, only about a teaspoon of clear fluid is present in this space. The purpose of the fluid is to keep the surface of the lungs slippery so that they don’t adhere to the chest wall. When chylothorax is present, up to a quart of fluid may be present.

Coccidiosis in Cats

What is coccidiosis?

Coccidiosis is an intestinal tract infection caused by a one-celled organism (protozoa) called coccidia. Coccidia are not parasitic worms; they are microscopic parasites that live within cells of the intestinal lining. Because they live in the intestinal tract and commonly cause diarrhea, they are often confused with worms.