Urethral Prolapse in Cats An out-of-place urethral mucosal lining (the mucus-producing lining of the urethral canal that carries urine out of the bladder) is commonly referred to as urethral prolapse. This condition causes mucosal lining to move to the outer portion of the urethra, vaginal, or penile opening, making it visible. Urethral prolapse [...]
Optic Neuritis in Cats Optic neuritis is a condition in which one or both of the cat’s optic nerves are swollen, resulting in impaired visual function. The optic nerve, sometimes called the cranial nerve, is a nerve in the eye that takes visual information and transmits it to the brain. Optic neuritis affects the [...]
Excessive Weight in Cats Obesity is a nutritional disease which is defined by an excess of body fat. Cats that are over nourished, lack the ability to exercise, or that have a tendency to retain weight are at risk for becoming obese. Obesity can result in serious adverse health effects, such as reducing the [...]
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nasal Planum in Cats Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cells. In this case, it is a tumor of the nasal planum or the tissues in the nose pad. This tumor is more common in cats than dogs. Exposure to inhaled chemicals increases the [...]
Nasal Adenocarcinoma Nose cancer (or nasal adenocarcinoma) occurs when too many cells in a cat’s nasal and sinus passages come together. The disease progresses slowly. Studies have shown nose cancer is more common in larger animal breeds than in smaller ones, and it may be more common in males than females. Options exist when [...]
Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Fibrosarcoma in Cats A fibrosarcoma specifically refers to the abnormal development of cells. It is typically a slow and invasive process that advances before it is discovered. Nasal and paranasal fibrosarcoma is characterized by a malignant tumor based in the connective tissue of the nasal passage or in the surrounding [...]
Chondrosarcoma of the Nasal and Paranasal Sinuses in Cats A chondrosarcoma (CSA) is a malignant, invasive and fast spreading tumor in cats. It is relatively uncommon in cats, representing about one percent of all primary tumors. A CSA of the nasal and paranasal sinuses arises from the mesenchymal tissue, a connective collagenous tissue that [...]
Epistaxis in Cats A bleeding nose can be the result of several conditions. One such condition is coagulopathy — a condition where the blood is not coagulating as it should. There are several other possible causes for nose bleeds: a wound or injury that is not apparent, such as from a snake bite; disease, [...]
Rhinitis and Sinusitis in Cats Inflammation of a cat’s nose is referred to as rhinitis; sinusitis, meanwhile, refers to the inflammation in the nasal passages. Both medical conditions can cause mucus discharge to develop. With prolonged inflammation, bacterial infections are common. Viral rhinitis is especially prevalent in kittens. And older animals will often [...]
Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Nose and Sinuses in Cats The respiratory system has many parts, but the two important parts of the upper respiratory system are the nose and paranasal sinuses. The paranasal sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones of the skull. They connect with the nose and help to add moisture [...]
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