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Caffeine toxicity

Food Hazards: Chocolate

Cage mate trauma

  • in birds

  • Providing a Home for a Pet Bird: Temperament

    Cages

  • for birds

  • Providing a Home for a Pet Bird: Housing

  • for chinchillas

  • Providing a Home for a Chinchilla: Housing

  • for ferrets

  • Providing a Home for a Ferret: Housing

  • for gerbils

  • Providing a Home for a Gerbil: Housing

  • for guinea pigs

  • Providing a Home for a Guinea Pig: Housing

  • for hamsters

  • Providing a Home for a Hamster: Housing

  • for mice

  • Providing a Home for Mice: Housing

  • for prairie dogs

  • Providing a Home for a Prairie Dog: Housing

  • for rabbits

  • Providing a Home for a Rabbit: Housing

  • for rats

  • Providing a Home for a Rat: Housing

  • for reptiles

  • Providing a Home for a Reptile: Enclosure Design

  • for sugar gliders

  • Special Considerations for Sugar Gliders

    Caiques

    Popular Companion BirdsTables

    Calcinosis

  • enzootic

  • in horses

  • Disorders Associated with Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D in Horses: Enzootic Calcinosis

    Calcipotriene poisoning

    Poisonings from Human Prescription Drugs: Topical Agents

    Calcitonin

    Major HormonesTables
    Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands and of Calcium Metabolism in Dogs: Calcium-regulating Hormones

    Calcium

  • imbalances

  • in cats

  • Bone Disorders in Cats: Nutritional Osteopathies

  • in dogs

  • Disorders Associated with Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D in Dogs

  • in horses

  • Disorders Associated with Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D in Horses

  • in reptiles

  • Providing a Home for a Reptile: Nutrient Requirements

  • low blood levels of

  • see Hypocalcemia

  • metabolism disorders

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands and of Calcium Metabolism in Cats
    Metabolic Disorders of Cats

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands and of Calcium Metabolism in Dogs
    Disorders of Calcium Metabolism in Dogs

  • in horses

  • Disorders of Calcium Metabolism in Horses

  • needs of guinea pigs

  • Disorders and Diseases of Guinea Pigs: Calcium Deficiency (Pregnant Females)

    Calcium channel blockers

  • poisoning from

  • Poisonings from Human Prescription Drugs: Calcium Channel Blockers

    Calcium deficiency

  • in African Grey parrots

  • Nutritional Disorders of Pet Birds: Acute Hypocalcemia in African Grey Parrots

    Calculi

  • in cats

  • Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System of Cats: Urinary Stones (Uroliths, Calculi)
    Why Cats Develop Uroliths (Stones)Sidebars

  • in dogs

  • Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System in Dogs: Urinary Stones (Uroliths, Calculi)

  • in horses

  • Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System in Horses: Urinary Stones (Uroliths, Calculi)

    Camping

  • with pets

  • Where to Stay when Traveling with Pets

    Campylobacter enteritis

    List of ZoonosesTables

    Campylobacteriosis

  • in cats

  • Disorders Caused by Bacteria of the Digestive System in Cats: Campylobacter Infection

  • in dogs

  • Disorders Caused by Bacteria in the Digestive System of Dogs: Campylobacter Infection

    Canaries

    see also Birds
    Description and Physical Characteristics of Birds
    Popular Companion BirdsTables

  • beaks of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Birds: Beaks and Feet

  • feather cysts

  • Skin and Feather Disorders of Pet Birds: Feather Cysts

    Cancer

    see also individual tumor types
    Cancer and Tumors

  • and age

  • Causes of Cancer: Age

  • in birds

  • Cancers and Tumors of Pet Birds

  • carcinomas

  • Types of Cancer

  • caring for pets with

  • Caring for a Pet with Cancer

  • causes of

  • Development and Spread of Cancer
    Causes of Cancer

  • chemotherapy for

  • Cancer Treatment: Chemotherapy

  • combination therapy for

  • Cancer Treatment: Combination Therapy

  • common types in pets

  • Common Cancers in Domestic AnimalsTables
    Types of Cancer

  • cure for

  • Cancer Treatment: Prospects for a Cure

  • development of

  • Development and Spread of Cancer

  • diagnosis of

  • Reducing the Risk of Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection

  • drugs for

  • see also Chemotherapy
    Drugs Used to Treat Cancers and TumorsTables

  • environmental factors for

  • Causes of Cancer: Environmental Factors

  • and euthanasia

  • Quality of Life Issues: Euthanasia

  • of the eye

  • in cats

  • Cancers and Tumors of the Eye in Cats

  • in dogs

  • Cancers and Tumors of the Eye in Dogs

  • in horses

  • Cancers and Tumors of the Eye in Horses

  • in ferrets

  • Cancers and Tumors of Ferrets

  • in fish

  • Disorders and Diseases of Fish: Cancer and Tumors

  • in hamsters

  • Disorders and Diseases of Hamsters: Cancers and Tumors

  • of immune system

  • Immune System Tumors in Dogs
    Immune System Tumors in Cats
    Immune System Tumors in Cats

  • incidence of

  • Cancer and Tumors

  • leukemias

  • Types of Cancer

  • of the liver

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Cats: Cancers of the Liver

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Dogs: Cancers of the Liver

  • lymphomas

  • Immune System Tumors in Dogs
    Types of Cancer

  • in mice

  • Diseases and Disorders of Mice: Cancers and Tumors

  • and nutrition

  • Reducing the Risk of Cancer: Good Nutrition and General Care

  • nutritional needs of pets with

  • Caring for a Pet with Cancer: Nutritional Support

  • pain from

  • see also Pain
    Types of Pain

  • pain management

  • Caring for a Pet with Cancer: Giving Medication
    Caring for a Pet with Cancer: Providing Comfort Care

  • pancreatic

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Pancreatic Cancers

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Pancreas in Dogs: Pancreatic Cancers

  • in prairie dogs

  • Disorders and Diseases of Prairie Dogs: Cancers and Tumors

  • prevention of

  • Reducing the Risk of Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection

  • and quality of life for pets

  • Caring for a Pet with Cancer: Providing Comfort Care
    Quality of Life Issues

  • in rabbits

  • Disorders and Diseases of Rabbits: Cancers and Tumors

  • radiation therapy for

  • Radiation Therapy
    Cancer Treatment: Radiation Therapy

  • in rats

  • Disorders and Diseases of Rats: Cancers and Tumors

  • reducing risk of

  • Reducing the Risk of Cancer

  • in reptiles

  • Disorders and Diseases of Reptiles: Cancers and Tumors

  • of respiratory system

  • in cats

  • Cancers and Tumors of the Lung and Airway in Cats

  • in dogs

  • Cancers and Tumors of the Lung and Airway in Dogs

  • sarcomas

  • Types of Cancer

  • sexual transmission of

  • Causes of Cancer: Viruses, Carcinogens, and Other Known Causes of Cancer

  • signs of

  • Reducing the Risk of Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection
    Possible Signs of CancerSidebars

  • of skin

  • see Skin cancer

  • spread of

  • Development and Spread of Cancer

  • squamous cell carcinoma

  • Causes of Cancer: Viruses, Carcinogens, and Other Known Causes of Cancer

  • surgery for

  • Cancer Treatment: Surgery
    Costs and Benefits of Cancer SurgerySidebars

  • testing for

  • Types of Veterinary Medical Tests: Cytology

  • treatment of

  • see also Chemotherapy
    see also Radiation therapy
    Cancer Treatment

  • and viruses

  • Causes of Cancer: Viruses, Carcinogens, and Other Known Causes of Cancer

    Cancer pain

  • signs of

  • Recognizing and Assessing Pain in Animals: Behavioral Changes

    Candida albicans infection

    see Candidiasis

    Candidiasis

    List of ZoonosesTables

  • in birds

  • Digestive Disorders of Pet Birds: Candidiasis (Thrush)

  • in cats

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Candidiasis

  • in dogs

  • Fungal Infections in Dogs: Candidiasis

  • in horses

  • Fungal Infections (Mycoses) in Horses: Candidiasis

    Canine demodicosis

    Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) in Dogs: Canine Demodicosis

    Canine distemper

    Canine Distemper (Hardpad Disease)

  • in ferrets

  • Infectious Diseases of Ferrets: Viral Diseases

    Canine distemper encephalomyelitis

    Disorders of the Spinal Column and Cord in Dogs: Viral Diseases

    Canine extramedullary plasmacytomas

    Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Lymphoid Tumors of the Skin

    Canine heartworm pneumonitis

    Allergic Pneumonitis in Dogs

    Canine herpesvirus

    Bleeding Disorders of Dogs: Canine Herpesvirus
    Canine Herpesvirus

    Canine ichthyosiform dermatoses

    Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders in Dogs: Abnormal Skin Growth Syndromes (Hyperplastic and Seborrheic Syndromes)

    Canine juvenile cellulitis

    Disorders of the Outer Ear in Dogs: Canine Juvenile Cellulitis

    Canine malignant lymphoma

    Canine Malignant Lymphoma

    Canine mucous membrane papillomatosis

    Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Warts (Papillomas)

    Canine nasal mites

    Canine Nasal Mites

    Canine scabies

    Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) in Dogs: Canine Scabies (Sarcoptic Mange)

    Canine thrombopathia

    Bleeding Disorders of Dogs: Congenital Platelet Function Disorders

    Canine warty dyskeratomas

    Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Benign, Nonviral, Wart-like Tumors

    Canker

    see also Trichomoniasis

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Foot in Horses: Canker

    Cannibalism of young

  • by rabbits

  • Breeding and Reproduction of Rabbits: Care of Newborns

    Cannon bone fractures

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Carpus and Metacarpus in Horses: Fracture of the Cannon Bone

    Cantharidin poisoning (blister beetle poisoning)

    Cantharidin Poisoning (Blister Beetle Poisoning)

    Capillaria worm infection

    List of ZoonosesTables

  • in cats

  • Infectious Diseases of the Urinary System of Cats: Capillaria Infection

  • in dogs

  • Infectious Diseases of the Urinary System in Dogs: Capillaria plica Infection

    Capnocytophaga infection

    List of ZoonosesTables

    Capped elbow

  • in horses

  • Joint Disorders in Horses: Capped Elbow and Hock

    Capped hock

  • in horses

  • Joint Disorders in Horses: Capped Elbow and Hock

    Capsules

    How Drugs are Given in Animals: Drugs Given by Mouth

    Carbamate poisoning

    Insecticide Poisoning: Carbamate Insecticides

    Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

    Drugs Used to Treat Eye Disorders: Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma

    Carcinogens

    Development and Spread of Cancer

  • environmental

  • Causes of Cancer: Viruses, Carcinogens, and Other Known Causes of Cancer

  • tobacco

  • Reducing the Risk of Cancer: Reducing Known Risk Factors

  • ultraviolet (UV) radiation

  • Causes of Cancer: Viruses, Carcinogens, and Other Known Causes of Cancer

    Carcinomas

    Types of Cancer

  • basal cell

  • in cats

  • Tumors of the Skin in Cats: Basal Cell Tumors and Carcinomas

  • in dogs

  • Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Basal Cell Tumors and Carcinomas

  • in horses

  • Tumors of the Skin in Horses: Basal Cell Tumors and Carcinomas

  • renal cell

  • in horses

  • Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System in Horses: Tumors

  • of the renal tubules

  • in dogs

  • Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System in Dogs: Kidney Tumors

  • spread of

  • Development and Spread of Cancer

  • squamous cell

  • in cats

  • Tumors of the Skin in Cats: Squamous Cell Carcinomas

  • in dogs

  • Tumors of the Skin in Dogs: Squamous Cell Carcinomas

  • in horses

  • Tumors of the Skin in Horses: Squamous Cell Carcinomas

  • transitional cell

  • in dogs

  • Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System in Dogs: Kidney Tumors
    Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System in Dogs: Lower Urinary Tract Tumors

  • in horses

  • Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System in Horses: Tumors

    Cardiac catheterization

    Common Types of Imaging Used to Diagnose Heart DiseaseSidebars

    Cardiac tamponade

  • in cats

  • Acquired Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Cats: Pericardial Disease

  • in dogs

  • Acquired Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Dogs: Pericardial Disease

  • in horses

  • Acquired Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Horses: Pericardial Disease

    Cardiogenic shock

    Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats: Circulation

    Cardiomyopathy

  • and blood clotting in cats

  • Bleeding Disorders of Cats: Blood Clotting Disorders

  • in cats

  • Acquired Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Cats: Disorders of the Heart Muscle (Cardiomyopathy)

  • in dogs

  • Acquired Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Dogs: Disorders of the Heart Muscle (Cardiomyopathy)

    Cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation (CPCR)

  • defibrillation

  • Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats: Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation

  • of dogs and cats

  • Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats: What to Do at the Scene and Transport
    Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats: Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation

    Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

  • in dogs and cats

  • Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats: Open-chest Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Emergency Thoracotomy)

    Cardiovascular disease

    see Heart and blood vessel disorders

    Cardiovascular system

  • of cats

  • Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders of Cats

  • of dogs

  • Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders of Dogs
    Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs: Abnormalities of the Cardiovascular System

  • of horses

  • Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders of Horses

    Carpal bones

  • fractures of

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Carpus and Metacarpus in Horses: Fracture of the Carpal Bones

    Carp pox

    Disorders and Diseases of Fish: Disorders Caused by Viruses

    Carprofen

  • poisoning from

  • Poisonings from Human Prescription Drugs: Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

    Carpus

  • deformities of

  • in horses

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Horses: Angular Limb Deformities

  • disorders of

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Carpus and Metacarpus in Horses

    Carriers

    see Pet carriers

    Car travel with pets

    Travel by Car

    Castor bean poisoning

    Plants Poisonous to Animals: Range Plants of Temperate North AmericaTables

    Castration

  • postcastration evisceration of horses

  • Emergency Care for Horses: Postcastration Evisceration

    Cataracts

  • in birds

  • Eye Disorders of Pet Birds

  • in cats

  • Disorders of the Lens in Cats: Cataracts

  • in dogs

  • Disorders of the Lens in Dogs: Cataracts
    Inherited Cataracts in DogsTables

  • in horses

  • Disorders of the Lens in Horses: Cataracts

  • in mice

  • Diseases and Disorders of Mice: Geriatric Diseases

    Cathartic drugs

    Drugs Used to Treat Digestive Disorders: Cathartic and Laxative Drugs
    Cathartic and Laxative Drugs*Tables

    Cats

    Cat Basics

  • acromegaly in

  • Disorders of the Pituitary Gland in Cats: Feline Acromegaly

  • Addison's disease in

  • Disorders of the Adrenal Glands in Cats: Addison's Disease

  • aggression in

  • Diagnosing Behavior Problems in Cats: Defining the Problem
    Behavior Problems in Cats: Behavior Problems Associated with Aggression

  • allergic asthma in

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: Allergic Asthma

  • allergic bronchiolitis in

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: Allergic Bronchiolitis

  • allergic reactions in

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: Anaphylactic Shock

  • allergies in

  • Allergies of Cats

  • amyloidosis in

  • Amyloidosis in Cats

  • anaphylactic reactions in

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats

  • anemia in

  • Anemia in Cats

  • anterior uveitis in

  • Disorders Involving Immune Complexes (Type III Reactions) in Cats: Anterior Uveitis

  • aspergillosis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Aspergillosis

  • asthma in

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: Allergic Asthma

  • babesiosis in

  • Blood Parasites of Cats: Babesiosis

  • behavior modification techniques

  • Behavior Modification in Cats

  • behavior of

  • Selecting and Providing a Home for a Cat: Sex
    Behavior of Cats
    Normal Social Behavior in Cats

  • behavior problems of

  • Diagnosing Behavior Problems in Cats
    Behavior Problems in Cats

  • medications for

  • Behavior Modification in Cats: Use of Medication to Treat Behavior Problems
    Drugs Used to Treat Behavior Problems in CatsTables

  • bile duct disorders in

  • Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Cats: Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Duct

  • bleeding disorders in

  • Bleeding Disorders of Cats

  • blood clotting disorders in

  • Bleeding Disorders of Cats: Blood Clotting Disorders

  • blood disorders

  • Blood Disorders of Cats

  • blood types of

  • Blood Groups and Blood Transfusions in Cats

  • blood vessel disorders in

  • Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders of Cats
    Blood Clots and Aneurysms in Cats

  • boarding facilities for

  • Alternatives to Travel with Pets: Boarding Facilities (Kennels, Stables)

  • bone disorders in

  • Bone Disorders in Cats

  • breeders of

  • Selecting and Providing a Home for a Cat: Finding the Right Cat

  • breeding of

  • Breeding and Reproduction of Cats

  • breeds of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Breeds and Body Size
    Selecting and Providing a Home for a Cat: Breeds

  • candidiasis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Candidiasis

  • cardiomyopathy in

  • Acquired Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Cats: Disorders of the Heart Muscle (Cardiomyopathy)

  • cardiovascular disease in

  • Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders of Cats
    Acquired Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Cats

  • cell-mediated immune reactions in

  • Disorders Involving Cell-mediated Immunity (Type IV Reactions) in Cats

  • Chagas' disease in

  • Blood Parasites of Cats: Chagas' Disease (Trypanosoma cruzi Infection)

  • chemotherapy for

  • Immune System Tumors in Cats

  • Chlamydial conjunctivitis

  • Chlamydial Conjunctivitis in Cats (Feline Pneumonitis)

  • claws of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Pads and Nails

  • trimming

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Pads and Nails

  • coccidioidomycosis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever)

  • congenital disorders in

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Cats

  • congenital heart defects in

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Cardiovascular System in Cats

  • congenital skin disorders in

  • Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders of Cats

  • conjunctival disorders in

  • Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Cats

  • conjunctivitis in

  • Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Cats: Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

  • constipation in

  • Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Cats: Constipation

  • cryptococcosis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Cryptococcosis

  • Cushing's disease in

  • Disorders of the Pituitary Gland in Cats: Cushing's Disease

  • cytauxzoonosis in

  • Blood Parasites of Cats: Cytauxzoonosis

  • cytotoxic disorders in

  • Disorders Involving Cytotoxic Antibodies (Type II Reactions) in Cats

  • deafness of

  • Deafness in Cats

  • declawing

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Pads and Nails

  • dental care for

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Dental Care

  • dental development in

  • Dental Development of Cats

  • dental disorders in

  • Dental Disorders of Cats

  • dermatitis in

  • Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Cats

  • diabetes mellitus in

  • Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats: Diabetes Mellitus

  • diet of

  • Providing a Home for a Cat: Diet

  • digestive disorders in

  • Digestive Disorders of Cats

  • digestive system infections in

  • Infections of the Digestive System in CatsTables

  • digestive system of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Digestive and Urinary Tracts
    Digestive Disorders of Cats

  • diseases affecting multiple systems

  • Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Cats

  • dry eye in

  • Disorders of the Nasal Cavity and Tear Ducts in Cats: Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca)

  • ear cleaning

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Grooming

  • ear disorders of

  • Ear Disorders of Cats

  • ehrlichiosis in

  • Ehrlichiosis and Related Infections in Cats

  • emergency care for

  • Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats

  • esophageal disorders in

  • Disorders of the Esophagus in Cats

  • exercise for

  • Providing a Home for a Cat: Exercise

  • eye disorders of

  • Eye Disorders of Cats

  • eyelash abnormalities

  • Disorders of the Eyelids in Cats: Abnormalities in the Shape, Outline, or Form of the Eye

  • eyelid disorders of

  • Disorders of the Eyelids in Cats
    Disorders of the Eyelids in Cats

  • eye structure and function in

  • Eye Disorders of Cats

  • feline immunodeficiency virus in

  • Immune-deficiency Diseases in Cats: Immunodeficiencies Caused by Viruses

  • feline infectious anemia in

  • Blood Parasites of Cats: Feline Infectious Anemia (Hemobartonellosis)

  • feline infectious peritonitis

  • Feline Infectious Peritonitis

  • feline leukemia virus in

  • Immune-deficiency Diseases in Cats: Immunodeficiencies Caused by Viruses
    Feline Leukemia Virus and Related Diseases

  • feline panleukopenia (distemper) in

  • Feline Panleukopenia

  • flea control

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Parasite Control

  • flea infestations

  • Fleas of Cats

  • food allergies in

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: Food Allergies

  • fungal infections in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats

  • fur of

  • Feline HairsSidebars
    Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Skin and Hair

  • gall bladder disorders in

  • Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Cats
    Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Cats: Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Duct

  • gammopathies in

  • Gammopathies in Cats

  • gastrointestinal disorders

  • Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Cats

  • gastrointestinal parasites in

  • Common Parasites of CatsTables
    Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cats

  • genetic storage diseases in

  • Metabolic Disorders of Cats: Metabolic Storage Disorders
    Breeds of Cats Prone to Genetic Storage DiseasesTables

  • giving medication to

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Giving Medication

  • glanders (farcy) in

  • Glanders (Farcy) in Cats

  • glomerulonephritis in

  • Disorders Involving Immune Complexes (Type III Reactions) in Cats: Glomerulonephritis

  • granulomatous reactions in

  • Disorders Involving Cell-mediated Immunity (Type IV Reactions) in Cats: Granulomatous Reactions

  • grooming

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Grooming

  • hairballs in

  • Managing Hairballs in CatsSidebars

  • hair loss (alopecia) of

  • Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders of Cats: Hereditary Hair Loss (Alopecia)

  • hair types

  • Feline HairsSidebars

  • health of

  • Judging the Physical and Social Health of a New CatTables

  • hearing of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Hearing

  • heart disorders in

  • Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders of Cats

  • heartworm disease in

  • Heartworm Disease in Cats

  • heat stroke in

  • Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats: What to Do at the Scene and Transport

  • hemophilia in

  • Bleeding Disorders of Cats: Congenital Clotting Protein Disorders

  • hepatozoonosis in

  • Blood Parasites of Cats: Hepatozoonosis

  • hernias in

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Digestive System in Cats: Hernias

  • histoplasmosis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Histoplasmosis

  • hives and skin rashes

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: Hives and Swelling
    Hives and Rashes (Urticaria) in Cats

  • hormonal disorders of

  • Hormonal Disorders of Cats

  • household hazards for

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Household Hazards

  • housetraining of

  • Behavior Problems in Cats: Behavior Problems Associated with Elimination

  • hypercalcemia in

  • Causes and Treatment of Hypercalcemia (Increased Blood Calcium Levels) in CatsTables

  • hyperesthesia in

  • Behavior Problems in Cats: Other Feline Behavior Problems

  • hypertension in

  • Acquired Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders in Cats: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

  • hyperthyroidism in

  • Disorders of the Thyroid Gland in Cats: Hyperthyroidism

  • hypothermia in

  • Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats: What to Do at the Scene and Transport

  • immune disorders in

  • Immune Disorders of Cats

  • immune system tumors in

  • Immune System Tumors in Cats

  • indoor versus outdoor

  • Providing a Home for a Cat: Keeping Indoor Cats versus Outdoor Cats

  • itching in

  • Itching (Pruritus) in Cats

  • joint disorders in

  • Joint Disorders in Cats

  • kidney disorders in

  • Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders of Cats

  • kitten care

  • Kitten Care

  • lameness in

  • Lameness in Cats

  • lens disorders in

  • Disorders of the Lens in Cats

  • leukemia in

  • Anemia in Cats: Nonregenerative Anemias
    Immune-deficiency Diseases in Cats: Immunodeficiencies Caused by Viruses
    Feline Leukemia Virus and Related Diseases: Tumors

  • lice infestations

  • Lice of Cats

  • life expectancy of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Metabolism

  • litter boxes for

  • Providing a Home for a Cat: Litter Boxes

  • liver disorders in

  • Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Cats

  • lupus in

  • Disorders Involving Immune Complexes (Type III Reactions) in Cats: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)

  • Lyme disease in

  • Lyme Disease (Lyme Borreliosis) in Cats

  • lymphoma in

  • Immune System Tumors in Cats
    Feline Leukemia Virus and Related Diseases: Tumors

  • malignant hyperthermia in

  • Malignant Hyperthermia in Cats

  • mange in

  • Disorders of the Outer Ear in Cats: Mange

  • mange mites of

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Parasite Control

  • marking behavior of

  • Selecting and Providing a Home for a Cat: Sex
    Normal Social Behavior in Cats
    Behavior Problems in Cats: Behavior Problems Associated with Elimination

  • melioidosis in

  • Melioidosis in Cats

  • metabolism of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Metabolism

  • motion sickness in

  • Motion Sickness in Cats

  • musculoskeletal disorders in

  • Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Cats

  • myasthenia gravis in

  • Disorders Involving Cytotoxic Antibodies (Type II Reactions) in Cats: Myasthenia Gravis

  • mycetomas in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Mycetomas

  • nasal cavity disorders in

  • Disorders of the Nasal Cavity and Tear Ducts in Cats

  • nervous system disorders of

  • Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders of Cats

  • nocardiosis in

  • Nocardiosis in Cats

  • North American blastomycosis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: North American Blastomycosis

  • nutritional requirements

  • Providing a Home for a Cat: Diet

  • obesity in

  • Providing a Home for a Cat: Diet

  • oral tumors in

  • Disorders of the Mouth in Cats: Oral Tumors

  • pancreatic disorders in

  • Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats
    Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats

  • parasite control

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Parasite Control

  • parasites of

  • Common Parasites of CatsTables

  • parvovirus in

  • Immune-deficiency Diseases in Cats: Immunodeficiencies Caused by Viruses

  • pemphigus in

  • Disorders of the Eyelids in Cats: Inflammation of the Eyelids (Blepharitis)
    Disorders Involving Cytotoxic Antibodies (Type II Reactions) in Cats: Pemphigus

  • peritonitis in

  • Peritonitis in Cats

  • phaeohyphomycosis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Phaeohyphomycosis

  • phagocytosis deficiencies in

  • Immune-deficiency Diseases in Cats: Deficiencies in Phagocytosis

  • pharyngeal disorders in

  • Disorders of the Pharynx in Cats

  • phobias in

  • Diagnosing Behavior Problems in Cats: Defining the Problem

  • physiologic values of

  • Normal Feline Physiologic ValuesTables

  • PIE (pulmonary infiltration with eosinophilia) syndrome in

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: PIE Syndrome (Pulmonary Inf iltration with Eosinophilia)

  • plague in

  • Plague in Cats

  • platelet disorders in

  • Bleeding Disorders of Cats: Platelet Disorders

  • poisoning in

  • Poisoning

  • polycythemia in

  • Polycythemia in Cats

  • pregnancy of

  • Breeding and Reproduction of Cats

  • pruritus (itching in)

  • Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Cats
    Itching (Pruritus) in Cats

  • Q fever in

  • Q Fever in Cats

  • rabies in

  • Rabies in Cats

  • rectal and anal disorders in

  • Disorders of the Rectum and Anus in Cats

  • reproduction of

  • Breeding and Reproduction of Cats
    Management of Reproduction of Cats

  • reproductive disorders of

  • Reproductive Disorders of Cats

  • respiratory disorders in

  • Lung and Airway Disorders of Cats

  • retinal disorders in

  • Disorders of the Retina, Choroid, and Optic Disk (Ocular Fundus) in Cats

  • rhinosporidiosis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Rhinosporidiosis

  • salivary disorders in

  • Disorders of the Mouth in Cats: Salivary Disorders

  • selecting

  • Selecting and Providing a Home for a Cat
    Judging the Physical and Social Health of a New CatTables

  • senses of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: The Senses

  • signs of illness in

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Signs of Illness

  • signs of pain in

  • Recognizing and Assessing Pain in Animals: Behavioral Changes

  • skin allergies in

  • Disorders Involving Anaphylactic Reactions (Type I Reactions, Atopy) in Cats: Skin Allergies (Atopy)

  • skin disorders in

  • Skin Disorders of Cats

  • skin of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Skin and Hair

  • skin tumors in

  • Tumors of the Skin in Cats

  • spaying/neutering of

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Spaying/Neutering

  • sporotrichosis in

  • Fungal Infections in Cats: Sporotrichosis

  • Surra

  • Blood Parasites of Cats: Surra (Trypanosoma evansi Infection)

  • tear duct disorders in

  • Disorders of the Nasal Cavity and Tear Ducts in Cats

  • teeth of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Teeth and Mouth
    Feline Adult DentitionTables

  • temperament of

  • Selecting and Providing a Home for a Cat: Temperament and Communication

  • temperature regulation

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Temperature Regulation

  • tetanus in

  • Disorders of the Spinal Column and Cord in Cats: Poisoning and Toxic Disorders
    Tetanus in Cats

  • thrombocytopenia in

  • Bleeding Disorders of Cats: Acquired Thrombocytopenia

  • tick infestations of

  • Ticks of Cats

  • toxoplasmosis in

  • Toxoplasmosis in Cats

  • travel with

  • Travel with Pets

  • trichinellosis (trichinosis) in

  • Trichinellosis (Trichinosis) in Cats

  • trypanosomiasis in

  • Blood Parasites of Cats: African Tsetse-transmitted Trypanosomiasis

  • tuberculosis in

  • Tuberculosis in Cats

  • tularemia in

  • Tularemia in Cats

  • urinary system of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Digestive and Urinary Tracts

  • urinary tract disorders in

  • Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders of Cats

  • treatment

  • Antibiotic Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs and Cats*Tables

  • urination problems in

  • Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System of Cats: Problems with Urination
    Noninfectious Diseases of the Urinary System of Cats: Problems with Urination

  • uveitis in

  • Disorders of the Anterior Uvea in Cats

  • vaccination of

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Vaccinations
    Vaccines Required or Recommended for Cats*Tables

  • vaccine-associated tumors in

  • Tumors of the Skin in Cats: Vaccine-associated Tumors

  • veterinary care of

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Importance of Veterinary Care

  • vision of

  • Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Sight
    Eye Disorders of Cats

  • vomiting

  • Vomiting in Cats

  • whiskers of

  • Feline HairsSidebars
    Description and Physical Characteristics of Cats: Skin and Hair

  • worms in

  • Routine Care and Breeding of Cats: Parasite Control

    Cat scratch disease

    List of ZoonosesTables

    Caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy

  • in dogs

  • Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Nervous System in Dogs: Spinal Cord Disorders

    Cavies

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    Cavities

    Dental Disorders of Dogs: Tooth Decay (Cavities)

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