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  • Spongiform encephalopathy

    Spongiform encephalopathy is a neurological disease of cats that affects the central nervous system. Spongiform change in the central nervous system can involve the grey or white matter, or both, and is characterised by leucoencephalopathy, with the presence of vacuoles in the myelin sheaths, in the dendrites or axons in the neuropil, in the neuronal cell bodies or […]

  • Meningoencephalitis

    Unlike non-suppurative meningoencephalomyelitis (Polio) in cats, feline meningoencephalitis is most frequently a result of known infections, including FIP, and infections with Toxoplasma spp, Sarcocystis spp and Encephalitozoon spp. FIV encephalitis has also been reported. In a recent histological review of tissues from 286 cats with neurological disorders, 32% had inflammatory and/or infectious lesions affecting the central nervous system. Of these, 51% had FIP, 36% […]

  • Neurological disease

    There are a broad range of diseases in cats which are capable of causing neurological signs. Complete neurological testing is mandatory prior to further diagnostic workup[1]. Diseases of the nervous system of cats: Acquired motor neurone disease Dyslipidemia Hydrocephalus Neuraxonal dystrophy Aortic thromboembolism Encephalitozoon encephalitis Hypervitaminosis A Niemann-Pick disease Arachnoid cysts Episodic weakness Hyperoxaluria Non-suppurative meningoencephalomyelitis Arthrogryposis […]

  • Anorexia

    In cats, anorexia is usually a state of inappetance (failing to eat) for more than 3 days in its normal environment. In some cats, other symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea may help establish a cause[1]. In cats, there are many non-disease states where anorexia is observed such as anxiety due to changes in the home environment, presence of […]

  • Laboratory values

    Normal clinical values for cats: Temperature 37.8°C – 39.3°C Heart rate 120 – 140 bpm Respiratory rate 16 – 40 bpm Capillary refill time (CRT) < 2 sec Capillary colour pink/red Urine volume 10 – 20 mL / Kg / day Urine specific gravity (USG) 1.020 – 1.040 Blood pressure < 160/130 mm Hg

  • Immunology

    Immunology covers the study of the immune system. In cats, immunology is concerned with such topics as vaccines, immune-mediated diseases (Lupus and EGC), hypersensitivities (atopy) and immune deficiencies (such as FIV). Generally speaking, there are a broad range of diseases and disease process in which immunology is a primary instigator of disease or the primary target for disease. Such […]

  • Gingivitis

    Gingivitis, as opposed to normal dental decay associated with age, is an inflammatory disease of the gums leading to premature tooth loss and gum disease that is both painful and detrimental to cat health. A significant number of cats with gingivitis are prone to chronic renal disease because of the constant insult by bacterial antigens which are […]

  • Gastroenterology

    Diseases of the gastroenteric system, organized by the part of the gastrointestinal tract involved. Mouth Normal dentition Brachycephalic syndrome Oligodontia Cleft palate Caliciviral stomatitis and oral ulcers Gingivitis Nasopharyngeal polyps Oral neoplasia Oesophagus Oesophagitis Oesophageal strictures Megaoesophagus Stomach Assessment of gastric motility Gastritis Gastroparesis Stomach ulcers and Helicobacter spp infection Gastric neoplasia Gastric-dilation volvulus Spontaneous gastric perforation […]

  • Maine coon

    Maine coon are the largest breed of domesticated cats. The Maine Coon is very well known for its intelligence and beautiful physical appearance. The Maine Coon cat is also known as the gentle giant due to its distinctive physical characteristics and playfulness. Maine Coon cat is one of the oldest breeds and is believed to be originated […]

  • Mucopolysaccharidosis VII

    Mucopolysaccharidosis is a rare recessive genetic disease of cats, and a variant form of mucopolysaccharidosis. Only a few cases have been reported. Clinical symptoms are often seen in kittens at 12-14 weeks, including gait abnormalities, an enlarged abdomen, facial dysmorphism, plump paws, corneal clouding. Blood tests may show granulation of neutrophils, vacuolated lymphocytes. Urine test for […]