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Cryptorchidism in Cats Cryptorchidism is a condition present at birth in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum from where they develop in the abdomen. The undescended testicle is usually underdeveloped and non-functional. |
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Dystocia - Difficult Birth in Cats The act of delivering kittens, or queening, is usually a natural process for cats, but there are occasions when normal birth is difficult or even impossible. Dystocia, or difficult or abnormal birth, is a common problem in veterinary medicine. |
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Eclampsia in Cats Eclampsia is the sudden onset of a life-threatening disease caused by extremely low blood calcium in nursing queens. Eclampsia usually develops a few weeks after birth and is more common in young queens nursing large litters. |
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Mastitis in Cats Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the mammary glands, almost exclusively seen in females, usually lactating females. It is a fairly uncommon condition, but occurs more frequently in bitches (female dogs) than in queens (female cats). |
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Metritis in Cats Metritis is defined as inflammation of the uterus and is usually caused by a bacterial infection. In contrast to pyometra, metritis develops in the period immediately following delivery of kittens. |
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Monorchidism in Cats Monorchidism is a rare developmental condition in which the affected individual only develops one testicle and is caused by a genetic abnormality and is uncommon. Affected individuals usually show no signs of illness. |
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Pregnancy Termination for Undesired Matings in Cats Unfortunately, some breedings are not intended and unwanted pregnancies can occur. In veterinary medicine, dealing with undesired matings and resultant unwanted litters has resulted in various methods of early pregnancy termination. |
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Pyometra in Cats Pyometra is the medical term used to describe an infected uterus. This infection can be open or closed. Pyometra can be a life threatening infection and may even require emergency surgery. |
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Spontaneous Abortion in the Cat There are many causes of abortion in the cat ranging from viruses to genetic diseases. Be aware that it is possible for the dam to abort one or more kittens and still maintain and deliver healthy full term kittens later. |
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Uterine Prolapse in Cats Uterine prolapse is the protrusion of the uterus, the hollow muscular organ where the fetus grows, through the cervix, the part of the uterus closest to the outside of the body. It is a rare condition in small animal veterinary medicine. |
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