Aspiration Pneumonia in Kittens
What Is Aspiration Pneumonia? Aspiration pneumonia may occur in kittens when materials, such as milk replacement formula, medications or stomach contents, are inhaled into the lungs. These materials...
View ArticleNasopharyngeal Polyps in Kittens and Cats
What Are Nasopharyngeal Polyps in Kittens and Cats? Nasopharyngeal (refers to the upper part of the pharynx/throat that connects with the nasal cavity above the soft palate) polyps are benign,...
View ArticleCoccidiosis in Kittens
What Is Coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is an intestinal tract infection caused by coccidia. Although coccidia live in the intestines, they are not worms. Rather, they are protozoan (single-celled) parasites....
View ArticleAtresia Ani in Kittens
What Is Atresia Ani in Kittens? Atresia ani is a congenital condition that occurs due to an embryonic developmental failure of the large intestine to normally connect with the anus, preventing normal...
View ArticleHairballs and Vomiting…What’s It All About?
Vomiting a hairball now and then is, at best, an unpleasant experience for both a cat and her human companion. A cat who needs to get rid of a hairball may hack, gag, retch or vomit. What comes up...
View ArticleUnderstanding Vascular Ring Anomaly in Kittens
What Is Vascular Ring Anomaly in Kittens? Vascular ring anomaly is a congenital disorder of the aorta (the main artery of the body that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body)...
View ArticleTwisted Legs in Kittens
Kittens can occasionally be born with one or more legs that appear twisted, which is due to a contracted tendon. Tendons are flexible, strong cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones and in the...
View ArticleMixing Underage Kittens
Limiting exposure to infectious diseases while providing opportunities for same-species interaction is critical to kitten development. However, in general, mixing should only be considered for very...
View ArticleFever Coat in Kittens
Fever coat, also known as stress coat, is a temporary condition that results in unexpected fur colors in kittens. The Causes of Fever Coat in Kittens Fever coat, although uncommon, causes the fur’s...
View ArticleRectal Prolapse in Kittens
What Is Rectal Prolapse in Kittens? Rectal prolapse, which may develop when kittens repeatedly strain to defecate or urinate, occurs as two main types, which involve both the rectum and the anus, the...
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