Cats

Introduction The lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system. They have several important functions regarding the immune system (supporting which with immune support supplements for cats can help maintain overall health), and are good indicators of disease. The mammalian body has many internal lymph nodes. These can only be visualized by exploratory surgery, a CT scan, an MRI, a radiograph, or an ultrasound. If you would like to compare animal to people lymph nodes the Mayo Clinic web site has a nice explanation. Check it out after reading this page. During a physical exam the external ones can be

Introduction This disease goes by several names. Some of them are faucitis and infectious stomatits. What is Stomatitis in Cats? The primary symptom noticed by most people is a cat that is no longer eating well (anorexia). In some cases, there will be weight loss, drooling, a poor haircoat, halitosis (bad breath), bloody oral discharge, or a pet that seems ill in general. (Appetite stimulant supplements for cats may help encourage feeding) Some cats are also painful around the mouth, and resist being petted there, and might even cry out in pain. We have even seen cats with severely inflamed

Introduction In comparison to people, feeding tubes in animals are not routinely used in terminal cases to prolong life. They are used to help an animal get over a temporary problem and return to good health. Most species of animal can go many days without eating. This is not true for cats, especially when they are sick. Several days of not eating (anorexia) can have serious consequences in cats and lead to failure of important organs like the liver. (High-calorie recovery food for cats can help maintain nutrition) This leads to a disease called Hepatic Lipidosis, and a cat can succumb

Introduction One of the most disturbing things to witness in an animal is a seizure, the most common neurologic problem we see in our hospital. It can traumatize the person witnessing it, and always seems to go on forever. (Having a pet first aid kit for emergencies can help you respond quickly) Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for animals to have seizures, particularly dogs. Fortunately, the overwhelming majority of seizures are not life-threatening, and most pets can live a relatively normal life. Cats and other species also get seizures, but not as frequently as dogs. There is a type of

Introduction This page describing kidney disease is very thorough, with pictures and information on anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, in addition to symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Throughout this page are many links on our website to diseases and factors that are important in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. If you pace yourself and set aside the time to read it you will get through it. At least skim through it to get an idea of how we approach this important problem. We have information on treatment towards the end of this page if you want to bypass all the background