Sotiris – Pancreatitis, Hypoglycemia & Isospora canis Infection
Meet Sotiris, who managed to get into trouble from a young age! He came to our clinic with marked malaise, lethargy, anorexia, and gastrointestinal symptoms. After a series of examinations, he was diagnosed with pancreatitis, hypoglycemia, and infection by the parasite Isospora canis. One week of hospitalization was enough for him to regain his old, […]
Kalinka – Toxicosis
Kalinka arrived at our clinic in poor condition, showing clear signs of toxicosis. Ingestion of the toxic substance had caused severe liver damage. Vomiting, dehydration, anorexia, and pronounced jaundice described her presentation upon admission. Multiple blood tests and imaging diagnostics were performed daily to assess her condition and monitor her progress throughout hospitalization (follow-ups). After […]
Petra – Fall from a Height
Petra arrived at our clinic after deciding to play… Superman, falling from a building floor! Essential diagnostics performed to assess her condition: – Thoracic radiographs – Abdominal ultrasound – Blood tests During the clinical examination, a cleft palate was identified. Surgical correction should be performed promptly to prevent secondary complications (e.g., aspiration). A temporary nasoesophageal […]
Elpida – Contact with Dog Spot-On Treatment
Read Elpida’s story and avoid similar situations for your cat! Elpida came into direct contact with a dog spot-on treatment. WARNING! Dog spot-on products are toxic to cats! She was brought to our clinic with severe neurological symptoms (generalized seizures, hypersalivation) approximately two hours after contact with the product. We acted immediately by administering anticonvulsant […]
Gunthrie – Urolithiasis
Hello everyone, meet Gunthrie! The American dog that got into some trouble during his vacation in Athens… He presented to our clinic with hematuria as his main symptom. Following a series of laboratory and imaging examinations (abdominal ultrasound and X-rays, urinalysis, and blood tests), Gunthrie was diagnosed with urolithiasis. When uroliths are medium to large […]
Asthma – Oxygen Cage Therapy
Oxygen cage therapy is invaluable for the rapid stabilization of patients experiencing an asthma attack. Feline asthma is a condition we encounter frequently. If you notice symptoms such as persistent or chronic coughing, dyspnea, tachypnea, or “open-mouth” breathing, you should consult your veterinarian for further investigation and a treatment plan.
Eazy – Gastrointestinal Lymphoma
Meet Eazy, the cat who took on cancer… and is winning! He came to our clinic with chronic gastrointestinal problems and weight loss. After extensive imaging and bloodwork, we decided to proceed with an intestinal biopsy. Diagnosis: Gastrointestinal lymphoma. Eazy is now in his 14th week of chemotherapy, and his progress makes us all happy […]
Lilium toxicity survivor
Warning: Did you know that the Lilium plant is one of the most toxic things a cat can ingest? For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that anyone with a pet cat never keep this plant in their home. It can cause acute kidney failure and put their life at serious risk. Our friend here was […]
Naomi – Ingestion of a Plastic Foreign Body
Naomi got herself into trouble just before Easter — she thought it was a good idea to eat a plastic foreign object! Symptoms: Vomiting, severe abdominal pain, lethargy, anorexia. Diagnostics: Abdominal X-ray and ultrasound for a better evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract. Treatment: Surgical removal of the foreign body via enterotomy. Naomi is now recovering […]
Jazz – Grass Awn Penetration
Jazz is a regular at the park, and unfortunately, he picked up a grass awn as a “souvenir”! A grass awn is that dry, arrow-shaped seed head from certain grasses, which carries the risk of penetrating the body anywhere. Jazz was lucky — it had only entered his paw, between the toes. However, grass […]
