Hyperthyroidism in cats

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Hyperthyroidism in CatsVeterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, IncHyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine (hormone) disorder that affects cats. It creates a wide range of signs resulting from the overproduction of thyroid hormone made by the thyroid gland.What is the thyroid gland?The thyroid gland is a small and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea (windpipe) in the neck. This gland produces the major thyroid hormone called thyroxine (T4) and a small amount of another hormone, triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones regulate the body's metabolic rate and affect every system in the body. The...


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Feline Asthma

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Feline AsthmaSusan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline)�2003Feline asthma has been called by many other names, including chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and allergic bronchitis. Regardless of the name, it is a common feline ailment. Inhaled allergens cause sudden contraction of the smooth muscles around airways, leading to typical clinical symptoms. It is usually impossible to determine which allergens cause asthma in individual cats, but common ones include grass and tree pollens, cigarette or fireplace smoke, various sprays (hair sprays, deodorants, flea sprays, deodorizers), and dust from cat litter. Feline asthma is found in all areas of the...


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Feline chin acne

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Feline Acne:Holly Nash, DVM, MSVeterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.Feline acne is a condition in which comedones (blackheads) develop on the chin of a cat.What causes feline acne?The exact cause of feline acne is not known, but several factors appear to be associated with its development including stress, a suppressed immune system, poor grooming habits, the presence of other diseases, contact or atopic dermatitis, and skin conditions in which abnormal amounts of oils are produced and the hair follicles do not function properly.What are the signs of feline acne?Multiple comedones form on the chin and lips of the cat,...


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Trimming your cats nails

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Notice the pink tissue (the quick) on the inside of the claw.Avoid the quick when you trim the claw; cutting into it willcause pain and bleeding Remove the sharp tip below thequick (away from the toe), clipping about halfway betweenthe end of the quick and the tip of claw.Most cats are capable of' keeping their claws the proper length, either by scratching an object (preferably a scratch post rather than the leg of' your couch) or by chewing off the claw's outer layer (the usual technique for the rear claws). Only rarely (toes a cat-perhaps an old or debilitated cat, or one with extra toes-need human intervention to keep the claws from growing...


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Feline Vision

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Feline Vision: A Cat�s Eye ViewYou and your cat see the world differently. True, your eyes are built around the same design, but each of you has specializations that make your vision best for your needs. You evolved as a fruit-eating diurnal animal; your cat evolved as a meat-eating nocturnal animal. You evolved to have good detail and color vision; your cat evolved to have good vision in the dark. Compare your eye to your cat�s eye, and you�ll understand how each of you attains the best vision for your needs.The PupilLight enters through the pupil, which gets larger or smaller to let more or less light in. The cat�s pupil can get much larger...


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