Skin odor is a common manifestation of a skin infection. The most common skin infections are bacterial (superficial pyoderma) and yeast (Malassezia dermatitis) infections. The bacterial infections are usually caused by bacteria that are part of the normal flora of the skin (e.g. Staphylococcus ... more >>

Skin growths are lumps of tissue that are within the skin or can be felt under the skin. Cats can develop small bumps (papules) or larger bumps (nodules) on their skin. These lumps and bumps are fairly common occurrences, especially in the older cat. Very often the word "lump" brings the ... more >>

There are many different types of skin lesions that can occur in the skin of cats. And each lesion or combination of lesions can be caused by multiple diseases and conditions. Some lesions are a manifestation of a dermatological disease while others are a manifestation of an internal disease. As ... more >>

Splenic hemorrhage occurs when tumors of the spleen rupture, slowly bleed or invade into a blood vessel causing blood to enter the abdominal cavity. The spleen can also bleed when it is fractured or lacerated due to trauma. Splenic tumors can be either hematomas (an organized, local collection of ... more >>

Tremors are rhythmic, to and fro involuntary movements that persist through the waking state. True tremors stop during sleep. There are a variety of causes of tremors, depending on which part of the body is affected.Tremors of the Head Cerebellar abnormalities (coordination part of the brain) ... more >>

At one time or another your cat may have a bout of vomiting . Usually he'll have eaten something disagreeable, eaten too much or too fast, played too soon after eating or any number of non-serious conditions. Vomiting may be a sign of a very minor problem. Or it may be a sign of something very ... more >>

Urinary incontinence is the loss of voluntary control of urination. Normal urination requires that the nerves and muscles of the bladder are working properly. Urinary incontinence sometimes may be confused with inappropriate urination. Inappropriate urination often is a behavioral problem. ... more >>

Vaginal discharge is the appearance of liquid material (other than urine) from the labia of the vulva (the external female genitals). Vaginal discharge may be clear and watery (serous), bloody, thick and gray (mucousy), yellow/green (purulent), or dark green/black (after giving birth). The ... more >>

Cerebral edema is swelling of the brain and is most often caused by head trauma in veterinary patients. Cerebral edema can also be caused by lack of oxygen, decreased blood flow to the brain, brain tumors, toxins and metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and electrolyte abnormalities.Both cats and ... more >>

Anisocoria is an inequality of pupil size, when one pupil is dilated and the other is constricted. The cause of anisocoria varies. Nervous system abnormalities, as well as infection, inflammation, cancer or trauma involving the eye can also result in anisocoria. Nervous System Causes Head trauma ... more >>

An abscess is defined as a sac or lump that contains pus. Abscesses are generally caused by bacteria, parasites, or foreign material under the skin. Trauma to the skin or underlying tissues may predispose to infection and abscess formation. The hallmark signs of an abscess are pain and swelling in ... more >>

Anemia is defined as a low red blood cell count and can be caused by a number of different processes, including blood loss, red blood cell destruction, and inadequate red blood cell production.The aforementioned categories of anemia can be caused by trauma, cancer, immune-mediated disease, which is ... more >>

Acute collapse is a sudden loss of strength causing your cat to fall and be unable to rise. In acute collapse, your pet falls to the ground either into a sitting position (hind limb collapse) or a lying position (complete collapse). Some cats that suddenly collapse will actually lose consciousness. ... more >>

Orthodontic braces can be used for cats to correct bad bites that are created by malocclusion, which is the malposition of the teeth resulting in the faulty meeting of the teeth and jaws. This orthodontic treatment is used to create a healthy, comfortable bite, which helps prevent future problems ... more >>