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07, 2024
Fractured Jaw in a Cat
Introduction It is not uncommon for a cat to break its jaw due to a traumatic incident; usually falling from a height or being hit by a car. The lower jaw (the mandible or jawbone) usually fractures right in the middle of the chin which is very painful and renders the pet unable to use its jaw to eat. Fortunately for most cats, they heal very well when the jaw is wired back together. Now if only they can remember not to run across the street again..... Causes of Lower Jaw Fracture in Cats In almost every case trauma is
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06, 2024
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Introduction Urinary bladder infections (UTI- Urinary Tract Infections or cystitis) are common in cats, especially females. As we learn more about this disease we realize many factors are involved when a cat gets a cystitis. This page will talk about some of them and how we handle this vexing problem that varies in symptoms and treatment in every cat. This problem can progress, and it can become serious, especially in male cats. It this occurs it is sometimes called FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease). It is sometimes also called by its previous name, Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS). FLUTD is
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02, 2021
How to Enhance Your Cat’s Life (6 Crucial Steps)
Are you providing your cat with the environment it needs? You might think so, but after you read this page you might find some pointers on how you can do a better job. Here, we will tell you how you can enrich your cat's life. We are cat lovers at the Long Beach Animal Hospital. After we teach you about how to improve your cat's life we will show some pictures of the staff in action with some of the tens of thousands of cats we have cared for at the Long Beach Animal Hospital. Dr. P examining his first
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01, 2021
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Corona Virus
Introduction FIP, one of the most mysterious diseases a wild or domestic cat can fall victim to, was recognized in the late 1950's. It is the cause of death in anywhere from 0.3% - 1% of cats, which means it kills between 1 in 100 to 1 in 300 cats under ages 3-5 years. This makes it one of the leading infectious causes of death among young cats, especially from shelters and catteries. Although it is possible to occur at any age, FIP occurs mainly in cats under 7 years of age, three-fourths under 3 years and with the highest
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12, 2020
Feline Radiographs (X-rays)
Introduction Cats are masters at hiding illness from their owners, and also from us during a physical exam. A cat that appears normal, and has a normal physical exam, can have serious illness because of their ability to compensate (homeostasis) internally for illness that will have serious effects if not cured or treated. Because of this, diagnostic tests are important in cats. In addition to blood panels we need the help of digital radiography to assess problems internally. This page has a wide variety of radiographs on cats. Before going through this page you might want to take a gander