Case Studies

Lexi presented at CSS with a reduced appetite and vomiting. Despite initial concerns that cancer might be present, she had actually swallowed something unexpected.

Phyllis, a rescue cat from Cat Cuddle Café Brisbane, came to us for diagnostics to investigate her ongoing respiratory symptoms. Her bravery throughout the process made her a star patient.

Mia, a beautiful Burmese kitten, came to us with lethargy, reduced appetite and abdominal pain and was diagnosed with pyelonephritis, an infection that had spread to her left kidney.

Jazzi first presented with concerning symptoms, including melena, reduced appetite and vomiting. She was eventually diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.

Goose fell seriously ill with signs of lethargy and a reduced appetite. She was eventually diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a condition once considered incurable.

Hector was referred to CSS due to persistent hematuria (blood in his urine). After discovering bladder stones that couldn’t be dissolved with diet, Hector underwent surgery to remove them.

Emma, a sweet 12-year-old Domestic Short Hair, came to us for Radioactive Iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism. Our feline-friendly techniques ensured stress-free blood sampling, and she is now thriving.

Type 1 diabetes is autoimmune, Type 2 involves insulin resistance, and Type 3c stems from pancreatic damage (e.g., pancreatitis). In cats, most diabetes is Type 2, though pancreatitis may cause secondary diabetes.