Case Studies

Checking a Resting Breathing Rate in your Cat

In this guide, we show you how to measure your cat’s resting breathing rate at home. Tracking their breathing rate helps us monitor how they’re responding to treatment or if their condition is worsening.

How do Nasal Cancers affect Cats?

Nasal tumors primarily affect cats’ nasal passages and sinuses, causing obstructions or damage to the surrounding tissues. Older cats are at higher risk, though nasal cancers can occur in cats of any age.

How does Cryptococcus affect cats?

Cryptococcus is found in the environment, particularly in bird droppings and soil. If your cat comes into contact with this fungus, they may develop a chronic nasal discharge, swelling on the nose, and even neurological signs if it spreads.

Causes and Symptoms of Chronic Rhinitis

Chronic rhinitis typically develops following a viral or bacterial infection, particularly in cats with upper respiratory tract infections. Cats with chronic rhinitis often display a combination of symptoms.

Oesophagostomy Tube – Journal Club

This study aimed to identify the prevalence and nature of complications after oesophagostomy (O) tube placement in cats and assess factors like immunocompromised status or tube duration, hypothesising these cats are more prone to infection.

Urethral Obstruction Management – Journal Club

Report clinical presentation of cats with urethral obstruction and severe anaemia and to describe the clinical parameters, risk factors and outcome. Review of medical records of cats with urethral obstruction and anaemia.

Management of Chronic Renal Disease – Journal Club

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common kidney disease in cats, estimated to affect 0.5-1.5% of the general population and 30% of cats over 15 years. The term CKD or chronic renal disease is non-specific…

A Comprehensive Guide – Anaesthesia Tips in Cats

In this post, we walk through the process of inducing anaesthesia in feline patients.Inducing anaesthesia in feline patients requires careful preparation, skilful execution, and ongoing monitoring to ensure the patient’s safety and comfort.

Cerebrospinal Fluid Testing in Cats

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is vital for diagnosing various neurological conditions in cats, such as infections, meningitis, and cancers within the central nervous system. In this post we’ve provided an overview of the procedure and more.

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