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Glossary of Veterinary Abbreviations A to Z

Cat with veterinarian

A ā Ante (before) A- Not eating AA Affected area AAD Antibiotic-associated diarrhea AAFCO American Association of Feed Control Officials AAFP American Association of Feline Practitioners AAHA American Animal Hospital Association AAHC Australian Animal Health Council AAVC American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Ab/AB Antibody Feline blood group Antibiotic abc or abx Antibiotics ABC Arterial blood … Read more

Sporotrichosis in Cats

Sporotricosis in cats

First isolated by Benjamin Schenck in 1898, sporotrichosis is a rare zoonotic (transmissible to humans and other animals) fungal infection of humans and animals. It is caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii which is present in the soil, wood, living and decaying plant material. Infection occurs in a range of hosts which include humans where it is known as rose gardener’s disease. Outdoor workers such as farmers, forestry workers, gardeners, and nursery employees are at the highest risk. Dogs, camels, dolphins, horses, cattle, and pigs have also been infected. However, infection occurs most often in cats.

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Why Do Cats Chew Your Hair

Cat chewing hair

Why do cats chew on your hair?

Every cat lover knows how much time cats spend grooming, second only to sleeping. Cats groom themselves (auto grooming) and cats who are closely bonded will often engage in social grooming with one another (allogrooming). Many cats will also groom their human family, which can include licking their skin and hair as well as chewing and pulling the hair.

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11 British Breeds of Cat

Blue British Shorthair cats

British shorthair

Grey and white bi-colour British Shorthair
Grey and white bi-colour British Shorthair
  • Origin: England
  • Energy: Low
  • Temperament: Easygoing, sweet, loyal, quiet
  • Coat: Short
  • Colours: All colours and patterns
  • Care: Weekly

The British Shorthair is one of the most well-known of the British cat breeds.

It is thought that cats arrived in Britain during the Roman period, and were often domesticated working cats whose job was to keep rodent populations in check. During WWI the breed went into a sharp decline. After the war, breeders attempted to re-establish the breed, due to low numbers, Persian cats were sometimes bred with British Shorthairs. The offspring were then mated to British Shorthairs. The breed once again declined after WWII, and the Persian was used to increase the gene pool.

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Sebaceous Cysts in Cats

Sebaceous cyst in cats

What is a sebaceous cyst?

Also known as epidermal inclusion cysts, sebaceous cysts are pockets of tissue composed of a thick, cheesy, yellow substance known as sebum, a secretion of the sebaceous gland comprised of fat and cellular debris, which lubricates and protects the skin.

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