by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal mammary gland (breast) cells. Tumors occur most frequently in older, female pets that have not been spayed. Most (80% to 90%) mammary tumors in cats are malignant (cancerous), while 50% of mammary masses in dogs are...
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
An abscess forms when infection, inflammation, and damaged cells cannot be cleared by the body. Abscesses can occur when bacteria are deposited under the skin (as with bite wounds or other wounds). Abscesses can cause pain, fever, and lethargy (tiredness) until the...
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
A biopsy allows your veterinarian to determine the types of cells in a tissue sample. Biopsies are commonly used to determine if growths are cancerous but can also help determine the severity of a disease. The tissue removed during a biopsy is examined under a...
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Reasons to Bathe Your Cat Cats, by nature, are very good groomers. They have pointy structures on the surface of their tongues, called papillae, which are designed to be an essential grooming tool. While they do a good job on their own, there are situations when your...
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bartonellosis (also known as Bartonella infection) is a bacterial disease that can infect many different species, including cats and humans. People with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of infection. Bartonella infection may cause chronic inflammatory...
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