Trusted Veterinary Education for Dogs & Cats
Chylothorax is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in cats that interferes with normal breathing. It occurs when chyle, a fat-rich lymphatic fluid, accumulates abnormally in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. Because this fluid prevents the lungs from fully expanding, affected cats can develop rapid respiratory…
Respiratory distress in dogs and cats is always scary and often frustrating. A common cause is pleural space disease, the accumulation of fluid and/or air between the body wall and the lungs. This week I review this medical condition so pet parents have some familiarity with it. Please consider sharing…