Phlebitis in Cats
 
Phlebitis is associated with a condition known as superficial thrombophlebitis -- an inflammation of veins close to the surface of the body, also known as the superficial veins. Phlebitis is generally due to an infection, or because of thrombosis -- the formation of a clot (or thrombus) inside a blood vessel, which in turn obstructs the flow of blood through the body.
 
Superficial venous thrombophlebitis is the most common form of this condition, and is usually localized in one area.
 
Deep tissue thrombophlebitis, conversely, is associated with clinic ...read more