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Pneumothorax In Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Pneumothorax in cats is a condition where air builds up in the space known as the pleural cavity, between the lungs and the chest wall.

Vets categorize the condition in a number of different ways depending on the type that has developed. It can be either traumatic or spontaneous pneumothorax, and either open or closed pneumothorax.

If you see signs…

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