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Abdominal enlargement is not an unusual occurrence. It can be due to a simple increase in intra abdominal fat due to weight gain but this is only one cause.
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Almost all tumours of adipose tissue (fat) are slow-growing and benign. They are called lipomas. The tumours are usually permanently cured by full surgical removal.
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The two adrenal glands are closely associated with the kidneys. Each has a central medulla (approximately one fifth of the total mass of the gland) which produces adrenaline, the so-called emergency hormone.
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Anaemia describes a reduction in the amount of red blood cells in the circulation and is a relatively common problem in cats.
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This tumour is a disordered and purposeless overgrowth of cells originating from the modified sweat glands of an anal sac.
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Unfortunately anthrax has been used as a method of bio-terrorism and cats can be infected, as can most mammals.
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Cats and dogs are attracted to the sweet taste of ethylene glycol. Many will voluntarily drink antifreeze if it is spilled or leaks on to garage floors or driveways and are more than ready to lick the product from contaminated paws and coats.
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A haematoma is a large blood blister which results from rupture of a small blood vessel with resulting haemorrhage between the skin and cartilage usually on the inner aspect of the ear.
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This slow-growing tumour is a disordered overgrowth of cells of the skin epidermis. It gets its name from its resemblance under the microscope to the basal cell layer of epithelium.
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It is not unusual for behaviour problems to develop in older pets. Many of the problems have similar causes to those in younger pets.
