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Atresia Ani in Kittens April 1, 2024
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 defecation. The condition presents in kittens as four types of anomalies (deviations from normal): Type I: Congenital anal stenosis, or narrowing [...] The […]
Coccidiosis in Kittens March 5, 2024
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. The two most common species of coccidia found in cats are Isospora felis and Isospora rivolta. They are host-specific, meaning a cat can only transmit [...] The […]
Nasopharyngeal Polyps in Kittens and Cats February 6, 2024
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, inflammatory tissue masses that develop in the middle ear, the compartment just behind the eardrum. As polyps enlarge, they grow down the eustachian [...] The […]