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Cancer in cats is the leading cause of death among cats. It is caused by uncontrolled cell growth, and affects a wide range of cell types and organs in the body. Feline cancer initially manifests as a lump or bump on any parts of the body. It rapidly grows in the affected cell, attaches itself to the tissue under the skin in that area, and ...
A soft-tissue sarcoma is often a painless mass that grows slowly over months or years. They may be superficial or deep-seated. Any such unexplained mass must be diagnosed by biopsy. [2] Treatment may include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted drug therapy. [3] Bone sarcomas are the other class of sarcomas.
A scapular fracture is a fracture of the scapula, the shoulder blade. The scapula is sturdy and located in a protected place, so it rarely breaks. When it does, it is an indication that the individual was subjected to a considerable amount of force and that severe chest trauma may be present. [1] High-speed vehicle accidents are the most common ...
Flat-chested kitten syndrome ( FCKS) is a disorder in cats wherein kittens develop a compression of the thorax (chest/ribcage) caused by lung collapse. [citation needed] This is a soft-tissue problem and is not caused by vertebral or bony malformation. However, lung collapse can be a secondary symptom caused by bony deformity affecting the ...
It is much less likely that a cat that is under a year old and has not reached maturity has the syndrome rather than an alternate ailment that may be causing similar clinical signs. [1] [2] [4] Likewise, if a cat belongs to either the Abyssinian, Burmese, Himalayan or Siamese breeds, then feline hyperesthesia syndrome should be considered a lot ...
Vaccine-associated sarcoma. A vaccine-associated sarcoma ( VAS) or feline injection-site sarcoma ( FISS) is a type of malignant tumor found in cats (and, often, dogs and ferrets) which has been linked to certain vaccines. VAS has become a concern for veterinarians and cat owners alike and has resulted in changes in recommended vaccine protocols.
Pectus excavatum is also known to occur in non-human animals, e.g. the Munchkin breed of cat. [77] Some procedures used to treat the condition in animals have not been used in human treatments, such as the use of a cast with sutures wrapped around the sternum and the use of internal and external splints.
Kershaw had surgery on Nov. 3 to repair ligaments in his shoulder capsule and made three minor league rehab starts, on June 19, July 13 and July 19. “It meant a lot," Kershaw said.