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The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane, similar to that of the mouth and nose, that surrounds the eyeball forming a seal with the inner surface of the eyelids. The third eyelid is also covered…
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Constipation can be defined as an abnormal accumulation of faeces resulting in a difficulty in passing bowel motions. This may result in reduced frequency or absence of defecation. The faeces…
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Cats can cough if they have disease of the upper respiratory tract (nose, larynx, trachea) or the lower respiratory tract (lungs. In cats, coughing is most commonly regarded as a sign of a problem affecting the lower respiratory tract, especially some form of bronchitis.
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Cystitis is a general term referring to inflammation in the urinary bladder. The term cystitis does not imply a specific underlying cause.In cats, diseases of the lower urinary tract (the…
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Diabetes mellitus refers to a medical condition where there is an excessive quantity of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This is caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of the hormone…
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Most cats with access to the outdoors defaecate outside, and since they usually bury their faeces, diarrhoea readily passes unnoticed by the owner. It may only be if the cat has an accident in…
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Infections of the external ear canal (outer ear) by bacteria or yeast are common in dogs but not very common in cats. We call this otitis externa. The commonest cause of feline ear disease is…
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The ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) is a surface living mite which lives on cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets. It is usually found in the ear canal but it can also live on the skin surface. The…
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Feline eosinophilic granulomas are peculiar lesions which may be found in cats affecting the skin and other sites. These lesions have a characteristic appearance when examined under the…
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Being FIV positive is not the same as having feline AIDS. AIDS describes the terminal stages of disease which may not occur for many years. FIV positive means that your cat has been infected.