The most common mouth cancer in cats is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Cats that wear a flea collar have five times the risk of oral SCC as cats that do not, and cats with high canned food intake had a three times the risk of developing oral SCC. For very large or erosive cancers ...
There are certain words you never want to hear from your veterinarian. A cancer diagnosis is one of them. Whether your kitty has been recently diagnosed or you want to understand what to look out for, this is your resource. Learn more about cancer in cats, including causes, symptoms, and ...
The jaw can also be fractured because it has been weakened by severe periodontitis or cancer. A cat with a fractured jaw may hold its mouth open or be unable to eat. Fractured teeth should be inspected by a veterinarian to determine whether there has been damage to the center of the ...
Trichomonads from the mouth of the dog. J Parasitol. 1927;14:51–3. Article Google Scholar Gookin JL, Birkenheuer AJ. Molecular characterization of trichomonads from feces of dogs with diarrhea. J Parasitol. 2005;91:939–43. Article PubMed Google Scholar Li W-C, Wang K, Zhang W, ...
My sweet 11 yr old kitty was diagnosed with oral cancer ten days ago; she has a tumor on the roof of her mouth. I'm waiting for the lab results (they aren't sure if it's melanoma or fibrosarcoma) and have a CT scan scheduled this week to see if it's gone into her nasal/sinus...
My best dog ever, JP, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor For all you cat owners, hang in there. As my own cat died of squamous cell carcinoma (an aggressive cancer in the mouth), I’d love to see a blood test available for cats too, but research is still pending. Let’s ...
Learn about the veterinary topic of Disorders of the Mouth in Cats. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.
The agency warns that chewing on bones can injure the teeth, tongue, or mouth. They can also get stuck in the digestive tract and would need to be removed with surgery. If your dog likes to chew, ask your vet about safer choices. 21/25 You Feed Dogs Table Scraps It's hard to ...
The takeaway message from the peppered moth case is that white makes you visible to your cohorts and prey. A cat with light-colored mucous membranes will similarly stand out when they open their mouth to yawn. It doesn’t take much to put a prey species on high alert. It’s worth notin...
including cancer and various autoimmune diseases. Pay attention to signs that the spots may be something other than simple lentigo simplex. If the spots appear to be elevated and sore to the touch, schedule an appointment with your cat's veterinarian. The sooner you get Kitty's nose checked ...