Pet Health Library
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Plasmacytomas in the skin are usually solitary benign tumours that grow rapidly but rarely recur after surgical removal. Malignant tumours are very rare.
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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited condition in cats, that causes multiple cysts (pockets of fluid) to form in the kidneys. These cysts are present from birth.
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Pre-procedure check ups are the best way to assess the risk involved in any procedure where an anaesthetic is required for surgery or any other investigation.
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Unfortunately, at the moment, there are no reliable blood tests that will detect pregnancy in the cat.
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The prostate gland stores sperm after they have been made in the testicles and produces fluid that contains essential nutrients for the sperm. Cancers of the prostate are rare but usually involve the cells that make the fluid.
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Pyothorax refers to the presence of inflammatory fluid (pus) within the chest cavity.
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Rabies is one of the most devastating viral diseases affecting mammals, including cats and humans. It is almost always fatal.
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Ringworm is a fungal infection of the superficial layers of the skin, hairs and nails. The fungi responsible for ringworm belong to a specialised group known as dermatophytes, and these can cause disease in both humans and animals.
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Routine blood tests frequently form part of the full clinical examination of any animal presented to the veterinarian. These tests are extremely helpful when arriving at an accurate diagnosis.
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Regular routine check-ups for our pets can often lead to a longer, trouble free life since they can frequently give an early indication of impending problems. These check-ups usually take place at the time of the annual booster vaccination.