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  • A L S
    • A L S FEAR
    • ATROPHY, DENTS
    • BFS
    • EMG TEST
    • FOOT DROP
    • REASSURANCE
    • STRENGTH TESTS
    • TWITCHING BODYWIDE
    • TWITCHING LOWER BODY
      • FEET, TOES
      • QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
    • TWITCHING UPPER BODY
      • ARM, HAND, FINGERS
      • CHEST
      • EYELID
      • LIP, FACE
      • STOMACH, SHOULDER, NECK
      • TONGUE
  • CANCER
    • BLADDER
    • BRAIN TUMORS
    • CERVICAL, ANAL
    • COLON
    • LARYNGEAL
    • LYMPHOMA
    • MELANOMA
      • APPEARANCE
      • RISK FACTORS
    • OVARIAN
    • UTERINE
  • CARDIAC
    • AORTIC ANEURYSM
      • EXERCISE
      • REPAIR
    • BLOOD PRESSURE
    • CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY
    • CHEST PAIN
      • HEART CAUSES
      • NON-HEART CAUSES
    • HEART ATTACK
      • RISKS
      • SYMPTOMS
      • TESTS
    • PVCs, PALPITATIONS
      • CAUSES
      • DANGERS
      • EXERCISE
  • Headache
    • ANEURYSM
    • BRAIN TUMORS
    • MIGRAINE HEADACHES
    • ACUTE SUBDURAL HEMATOMA
  • MOLES
    • BLEEDING MOLES
    • CHANGING MOLES
    • MANY MOLES
    • NEW MOLES
    • REMOVAL
  • MOUTH, THROAT
    • BURPING
    • LPR
    • LUMP, STUCK FEELING
    • PHANTOM TASTES
      • FOUL TASTE
      • METAL TASTE
    • TONGUE PROBLEMS
    • SWALLOWING
    • VOCAL CORD DYSFUNCTION
  • Pain
    • BACK
      • HERNIATED DISC
      • OTHER
    • CALVES
    • FIBROMYALGIA
    • KNEE
    • PELVIC
    • SCIATICA
    • SHOULDER
  • STOOLS
    • BLOODY
    • COLOR
    • CONSTIPATION
    • IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
    • MICROSCOPIC COLITIS
    • PENCIL THIN
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    What’s this Black Stuff in My Cat’s Smelly Ear?

    Feline Health

What’s this Black Stuff in My Cat’s Smelly Ear?

That black gunky stuff in your cat’s stinky ear should never be ignored. A buildup of black “stuff” in a cat’s ear needs immediate medical attention – because most likely, it’s being caused by bugs [...]

ELLSSEE 2021-08-07T15:09:26-06:00 Feline Health|

Can Cancer Cause Black Scabs on a Cat’s Face?

If you’re wondering if cancer can ever cause what looks like black scabs on a cat’s face, the short answer is yes. However – this is not a likely cause. […]

ELLSSEE 2020-07-28T08:33:51-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Sagging Droopy Belly in Your Cat: Benign Cause or Cancer?

    Feline Health

Sagging Droopy Belly in Your Cat: Benign Cause or Cancer?

A sagging or drooping belly in a cat can be an alarming symptom to many cat lovers, and it’s only natural to suspect cancer as a possible cause – such as cancer of the bowels [...]

ELLSSEE 2021-08-07T15:10:12-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Black Gums in an Old Cat: May Be Normal but Can Be Cancer

    Feline Health

Black Gums in an Old Cat: May Be Normal but Can Be Cancer

Black or very dark gums in an old cat can be a sign of cancer, but can also signal dental problems. The older the cat, the more likely that very dark gums are related to [...]

ELLSSEE 2021-08-07T15:11:27-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Cat’s Lower Lip Droops on One Side: Cancer, Stroke May Be Cause

    Feline Health

Cat’s Lower Lip Droops on One Side: Cancer, Stroke May Be Cause

If your cat’s lower lip seems to be drooping to one side lately, do not ignore; it can be caused by cancer or stroke, though there are also benign causes of this kind of symptom. [...]

ELLSSEE 2021-08-07T15:11:49-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Bald Patches Above Cat’s Eyes: Causes and Solutions

    Feline Health

Bald Patches Above Cat’s Eyes: Causes and Solutions

If your cat has bald patches above its eyes, you may be worried that cancer might be a possible cause. There are actually several possible causes of bald patches—loss of fur—occurring above a cat’s eyes. [...]

ELLSSEE 2020-03-06T12:01:48-07:00 Feline Health|
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    Bump on Lower Lip of Cat: Causes and Solutions by Vet

    Feline Health

Bump on Lower Lip of Cat: Causes and Solutions by Vet

A bump or nodule on the lower lip of a cat has many potential causes including cancer. The cat’s lower lip bump must be checked immediately to rule out a serious cause. It’s very important [...]

ELLSSEE 2025-02-08T12:33:09-07:00 Feline Health|
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    Sores Near End of Cat’s Tail: Causes and Solutions by Vet

    Feline Health

Sores Near End of Cat’s Tail: Causes and Solutions by Vet

There is more than one possible cause for persistent sores at the end of a cat’s tail. Certainly this is not something that a cat owner should ignore – not any more than you’d ignore [...]

ELLSSEE 2025-02-08T12:34:23-07:00 Feline Health|
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    Will Vet Treat Injured Cat if Owner Cannot Pay Bill?

    Feline Health

Will Vet Treat Injured Cat if Owner Cannot Pay Bill?

If you’re reluctant to bring an injured cat in for emergency treatment because you can’t pay the bill, here’s encouraging information from a veterinarian. It’s one thing when a cat gets sick (ongoing diarrhea, starts [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-18T20:37:39-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Kitten’s Swollen, Irritated Anus: Causes & Solutions

    Feline Health

Kitten’s Swollen, Irritated Anus: Causes & Solutions

A vet explains why your kitten’s anus is swollen and irritated: MANY possible causes. This could be due to quite a few possible causes that then indirectly lead to anal irritation and swelling. The most [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-18T20:37:49-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Will Yogurt Make Your Cat Sick?

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Will Yogurt Make Your Cat Sick?

Will yogurt make your cat sick? Will yogurt -- considered healthy for people -- cause your cat to vomit? Many people will give their cat milk without a second thought, and milk is a dairy [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-18T20:38:02-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Cat Licking Off Fur: 10 Causes Named by Vet

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Cat Licking Off Fur: 10 Causes Named by Vet

Here’s what a veterinarian, not layperson in a forum, says about what might be causing your cat to lick off its fur. Does your cat frequently lick off its fur, sometimes even in patches? I asked [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-18T20:38:11-06:00 Feline Health|

Cat Drags Butt on Floor after Pooping: Causes & Solutions

A veterinarian explains the many causes, and solutions behind why a cat drags its butt on the floor after pooping. It’s not uncommon for a cat to drag its butt across a floor after having [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-18T20:38:19-06:00 Feline Health|

Is Cancer Why Your Cat’s Vomit Is White & Foamy?

A veterinarian reveals if cancer could cause a cat’s vomit to be white and foaming. If your cat has been retching a foamy white substance lately, perhaps you’ve wondered if this could mean cancer. But [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-18T20:38:28-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Formula for How Much Your Cat Should Urinate Daily

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Formula for How Much Your Cat Should Urinate Daily

A vet provides easy way to figure out how much your cat should urinate every day. “The normal water intake for an adult cat is 45 ml (about 1-1/2 oz) per kg (2.2 lbs.) of [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-18T20:38:38-06:00 Feline Health|

Afraid the Vet will Hold Your Cat if You Can’t Pay Bill?

Here’s what a DVM says about vets holding cats when the owners can’t pay the bill. “It is legal to hold the animal in some states, not legal in most others,” begins Jean Hofve, DVM, [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-18T20:38:46-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Sudden Back Leg Weakness in Old Cats: 3 Common Causes

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Sudden Back Leg Weakness in Old Cats: 3 Common Causes

A veterinarian discusses three categories of causes of sudden hind leg weakness in a senior aged cat. If your old cat has experienced sudden-onset weakness in its hind legs, there can be a serious medical [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-19T11:23:21-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Cat Poop Guide: Color, Consistency, Shape, Contents

    Feline Health

Cat Poop Guide: Color, Consistency, Shape, Contents

Here is a complete guide to cat stools from a veterinarian: what different shapes, colors, consistency and other features might mean. It’s very important that you get comfortable with the idea of inspecting your cat’s [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:47:34-06:00 Feline Health|

Cat Keeps Licking Mouth: Sign of Cancer?

Believe it or not, something as seemingly innocuous as mouth licking can be a sign of cancer in a cat, says a veterinarian. Your cat has been licking its mouth a lot lately, and at first, you [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:47:34-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Can Diarrhea in a Cat Be Caused by Cancer?

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Can Diarrhea in a Cat Be Caused by Cancer?

Diarrhea in a cat can have many causes, and a veterinarian warns that cancer can actually be a possible cause. Has your cat been experiencing diarrhea lately and you’re beginning to wonder if this could be a symptom [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:47:34-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Can Cancer Cause Hair Loss on a Cat’s Ears?

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Can Cancer Cause Hair Loss on a Cat’s Ears?

Has your cat been experiencing hair loss on or near the ears, and you’re wondering if this could possibly be a sign of cancer? It's very important that you regularly check your kitty's ears. Regularly [...]

ELLSSEE 2024-08-12T21:58:11-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Blood in Cat’s Anus: Can Cancer Be Cause?

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Blood in Cat’s Anus: Can Cancer Be Cause?

If your cat’s anus has blood in or around it, there’s a chance it could be cancer, says a veterinarian. Have you noticed what appears to be blood near, around or in your cat’s anus, and wondering [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:47:34-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Gradual Hind Leg Weakness in Older Cat Includes Cancer

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Gradual Hind Leg Weakness in Older Cat Includes Cancer

Cancer is among several causes, says a veterinarian, of progressive rear leg weakness in an old cat. There are basically four categories of causes for gradual weakness in the hind legs of an older cat, [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:47:34-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Can a Cat’s Tail Be Double-Jointed?

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Can a Cat’s Tail Be Double-Jointed?

If you think your cat’s tail is double-jointed, here is what a veterinarian says about this observation. Have you ever looked at your cat’s tail and thought, “Hmm, it has to be double-jointed  --  or [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:47:35-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Can Swollen Anus in Cat Be Caused by Cancer?

    Feline Health

Can Swollen Anus in Cat Be Caused by Cancer?

How often do you inspect your cat's anus? Sure, many cat owners don't like to do this, and in fact, outright avoid it. However, if your beloved cat has a swollen anus, this can be [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-05-08T12:50:30-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Old Cat Keeps Vomiting? 4 Causes, Solutions

    Feline Health

Old Cat Keeps Vomiting? 4 Causes, Solutions

An old cat can vomit for several reasons, some benign and some serious. Cause #1 of an old cat vomiting One cause can be diet, says Dr. Jules Benson, BVSc, chief veterinary officer with NationwideDVM, [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:48:49-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Gum Color Guide for Cat Owners

    Feline Health

Gum Color Guide for Cat Owners

Here is a veterinarian’s guide for gum color in cats. The color of a cat’s gums can tell a lot about your pet’s health. Ideal Cat Gum Color “When it comes to your cat’s gums, [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:48:49-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Declawing Cat: Is Licking Paws Okay After Procedure?

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Declawing Cat: Is Licking Paws Okay After Procedure?

A veterinarian discusses declawing your cat and your pet licking the paws afterwards. You’ve had your cat declawed and are now noticing that your pet keeps licking its paws. Should you allow this? Is it [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:48:49-06:00 Feline Health|
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    Cat’s Paw Has Pinkish Red Growth: Cancer Possible

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Cat’s Paw Has Pinkish Red Growth: Cancer Possible

A veterinarian discusses cancer as a possible cause of a pinkish red growth in a cat’s paw. Not all sinister growths on a cat are black or otherwise dark. There is reason to beware of [...]

ELLSSEE 2023-03-16T08:48:50-06:00 Feline Health|

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