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Veterinarians & Clinics terms
Vets and vet clinics for cats: cat-only clinics, vet shortages, mobile vets and telehealth, the veterinary profession, cat-friendly practice.
AnesthesiaThe medically controlled loss of consciousness and pain sensation that lets a vet perform surgery, dental work or imaging safely.Blood panelA set of blood tests that counts cells and measures chemicals to show how a cat's organs are working.Body condition scoreA hands-on rating of how lean or fat a cat is, on a scale such as 1 to 9, used by vets because weight alone can mislead.Cat bite abscessA pocket of pus under the skin that forms after a bite or scratch from another cat, common in outdoor, unneutered males.Cat carrierA secure, ventilated box or bag for moving a cat safely to the vet, on a trip or in an emergency.DeclawingA surgery that amputates the last bone of each toe, not just the claw, and is banned or discouraged in many places.DehydrationA shortage of body water that can accompany vomiting, diarrhea, kidney disease and many other illnesses in cats.Feline acneA skin condition that shows as blackheads and sometimes sores on a cat's chin and lower lip.Feline asthmaA long-term inflammation of a cat's small airways that causes coughing, wheezing and sometimes sudden breathing difficulty.HairballA wet clump of swallowed fur that a cat brings up, normal now and then but worth a vet visit if frequent.SeizuresSudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause collapse, twitching, drooling and loss of awareness.UrinalysisA set of tests on a cat's urine that reveals kidney function, infection, crystals, diabetes and more.Vaccine titerA blood test that measures antibodies to a germ, sometimes used to judge whether a cat is protected after vaccination.Wellness examA routine vet visit for a healthy-looking cat to check its body, update vaccines and parasite control, and catch problems early.