BREAST CANCER IN DOGS AND CATS – Feline

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...

BITE-WOUND ABSCESSES IN CATS – Feline

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...

BIOPSY – Feline

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...

BATHING YOUR CAT – Feline

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...

BARTONELLOSIS (CAT-SCRATCH DISEASE) – Feline

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...

BUN AND CREATININE LEVELS – Feline

Taken together, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels can provide useful information about kidney function. The BUN and creatinine levels can be affected by many things, including certain medications and various illnesses. If your pet’s BUN or creatinine...