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04, 2020
Hemangiosarcoma in Cats
Introduction to Spleen Disease (Hemangiosarcoma, Hematoma) It is not uncommon for us to encounter problems with the spleen. Sometimes it just enlarges without any major problems, sometimes it twists on itself, sometimes it ruptures and causes internal bleeding, and sometimes it becomes cancerous. A rupturing spleen is called a hematoma. Cancer of the spleen is called hemangiosarcoma (abbreviated as HSA). What is Hemangiosarcoma in Cats? Hemangiosarcoma in cats is a malignant cancer of the spleen that can spread to other organs, eventually leading to death. Signs and Symptoms of Hemangiosarcoma in Cats lethargy inappetence weight loss diarrhea vomiting collapse discolored
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04, 2020
Spleen Hematoma
This page confirms the importance of routine yearly exams, and close owner observation, on our pets. Large breed dogs can be stoic, and have significant problems brewing without showing any outward signs. When serious symptoms like weight loss and lack of appetite finally show up, the disease process is usually well entrenched, and there is little we can do. This can happen with an enlarged spleen in dogs. We want to see these pets for an exam at the Long Beach Animal Hospital before it gets to that stage. Pets are masters at hiding illness, so it can be difficult to
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04, 2020
Bladder Stones in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Introduction Stones in the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder) are common in cats. Even though cats do get kidney stones, it is bladder stones that cause more problems. The medical terms for bladder stones are urolithiasis or cystic calculi. We will use stone, calculi, and urolith synonymously in this page. The two most common calculi are calcium oxalate and struvite. Diet plays a big role in this problem in cats. Stones can also occur in the kidneys, where they are called nephroliths. This page will limit its discussion to stones in the bladder. Towards the end of the
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04, 2020
Dog and Cat Cancer in Animals
Introduction The scientific word for cancer is neoplasia, meaning new growth. In reality, it is an abnormal growth of cells that interferes with an organ's ability to function, resulting in a degree of failure in that organ. Some of these abnormal cells break off from the organ and spread to other organs in the body, causing them to fail. This process is called metastasis, and is the hallmark of malignant cancer. Later in this page are links to pages with details on the more common cancers in animals. This includes dogs and cats, canines and feline, along with birds and
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03, 2020
Liver (PSS) Shunt in Cats
Introduction A problem can occur where the blood flowing to and through the liver has a problem. There are several variations on this problem blood flow. In this page we will be correcting the blood flowing from a blood vessel that is directing the blood away from the liver and not into the liver like it should. This is called a liver shunt, also known as a porto systemic shunt (PSS). What is a Liver Shunt in Cats? A liver shunt is an abnormal flow of blood from the bloodstream through liver. They can be classified as: Intra-hepatic Extra-hepatic Congenital