COCCIDIOSIS – Feline

Coccidiosis is an intestinal condition caused by a single-celled parasite. Dogs and cats swallow cysts containing the parasite from contaminated environments, usually during grooming. Signs of coccidiosis include watery diarrhea with blood or mucus, and possibly...

CHRONIC OTITIS – Feline

Chronic ear infections may involve bacterial or yeast overgrowth in the external, middle, or inner ear. Chronic infection can permanently damage the ear canal and cause pain, neurologic signs, and deafness. Ear infections are usually secondary to an underlying...

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE – Feline

Kidney disease is a very general term used to describe several conditions that can affect the kidneys or damage kidney cells. Some types of kidney disease are reversible. Chronic kidney disease is a progressive disease that is not curable. Clinical signs associated...

CHOCOLATE TOXICOSIS – Feline

Toxicosis is disease due to poisoning. Chocolate toxicosis is a common problem in dogs, but less common in cats. Depending on how much chocolate is ingested, the signs can range from a simple stomach upset to life-threatening problems. The toxic ingredients in...

CHEST RADIOGRAPHY – Feline

Chest radiography is painless, very safe, and noninvasive, and it can sometimes be performed during an outpatient visit while you wait. Chest radiography helps evaluate the size, shape, and position of the heart. Chest radiography helps evaluate the lungs for the...