ENDOCARDITIS – Feline

Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves and/or inside lining of the heart. The disease is more common in dogs than cats and usually affects male dogs. Endocarditis occurs when bacteria from another location in the body travel through the blood to the heart....

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY – Feline

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that helps to determine the heart’s rhythm and rate. Your veterinarian may need to combine ECG results with results of blood work, x-rays, and possibly cardiac ultrasound to get a clear idea of how your pet’s heart is functioning....

EAR MITES IN DOGS AND CATS – Feline

The scientific name for ear mites is Otodectes cynotis. Ear mites are contagious to other animals but not to humans. Ear mite infestation can cause secondary ear infections, but the mites and infections are both treatable with medication. What Are Ear Mites? Ear mites...

EAR INFECTIONS AND YOUR PET – Feline

Any pet can develop an ear infection, regardless of ear shape, exposure to water (swimming), or the amount of hair inside the ear canal. Underlying allergies or other illnesses can cause ear infections to develop. Diagnosis is based on physical examination findings,...

EAR HEMATOMA – Feline

An ear hematoma is a pocket of blood that forms inside the exterior portion of the ear. Often, ear mites or an infection in the ear canal cause a pet to scratch or shake his or her head. If aggressive scratching or head shaking causes the blood vessels inside the ear...