Panniculitis in Cats
 
Panniculitis is a condition where the layer of fat just under the cat's skin (subcutaneous fat tissue) becomes inflamed. Though uncommon, the fatty tissue typically concentrates and affects the trunk area as a single nodule or as multiple nodules. In addition, as a result of secondary infections and other complications, the fat cells within the nodule(s) may die.
 
Cats of any age, sex, or breed may be affected by panniculitis.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
Most cats have a single nodular lesion on the trunk that vary from a few millimeters to severa ...read more