An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the cat can be confusing even for experienced professionals but it is quite a common disease so it is is worth going over this subject again here on VetBlog. One of the first things to consider when you suspect this disease is...
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Cat Asthma, feline allergic bronchitis, feline eosinophilic bronchitis feline lower airway disease. Cat asthma is a respiratory disease very like human asthma, this can be a confusing situation as this disease is also known by other names such as feline allergic bronchitis, feline eosinophilic bronchitis and feline lower airway disease, however cat asthma...
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Young kittens will play all day just as young children will laugh all day but as humans and cats get older we get more serious and settled. In most cases this is just normal and a part of feline life but in some cases dramatic changes in behaviour can be noted in older cats...
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The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is associated with various disease situations such as tumours and anaemia in cats, but it also causes significant problems by suppressing the immune system of the cat. This leaves the cat susceptible to a number of other diseases that can then be more serious as the cat...
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While it is exotic and glamorous in name these cats do not originate from the Himalayas, have never seen them in fact, but are the result of a cross between a Persian cat and a Siamese Cat. The breed was first bred in the 1930s by Dr. Clyde Keller of the Harvard Medical school...
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Cat dental hygiene is critical to insure a thoroughly clean bill of overall health. Cats additionally need their teeth to be cleaned due to the fact it can cause them numerous other conditions relating to their health and wellness. For example, in case your pet kitty has gum complications, it may not eat...
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Ringworm is a very common form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn’t caused by any type of worm. It’s actually caused by fungi known as Dermatophytes that feed on dead tissues found in the surface of the skin,...
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So what happens if a cat fails to regulate it's body temperature? Well a cat's normal body temperature is normally around 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit if the cat's body temperature rises to around 105 or 106 degrees for any length of time then the cat may suffer heat stroke. The symptoms you might expect to...
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If you are seeing maggot like objects crawling round round your dog or cat's anal area these would most likely be tape worm segments. These are not directly transmissible dog to dog but are spread via the dog or cat flea and via rodents in the case of the cat. They are about the...
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If it is at all possible it is always worth calling your vet as soon as possible in case anti-venom is available, also some dogs get in a bad way after a snake bite and will need intensive care such as drips etc. and of course this is best delivered by your vet if...
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Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS. If you have found it to be interesting or of value please share it with your social media...
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If your cat has just developed an altered meow or lost his or her meow altogether but is otherwise bright alert and eating then I think you would be taking very little risk in just sitting things out for a week to see if the meow will return without treatment as this is very...
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How do you know if your cat is ill? What do you look for? If you know your cat well it will initially be obvious, your cats behavior will give you a good clue. Your cat may be lethargic and sleeping more or not playing with his toys, he may be eating less or...
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The pathology of the disease is that cysts form and enlarge in the kidneys as the cat gets older … Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo...
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Again I saw many of these while I was in practice and the outlook was always pretty bad, more so than the twisted stomach in the dog. What happens is that a clot forms and blocks the lower part of the circulation causing loss of function of the hind legs. Typically the owner will...
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One of the commonest things that a small animal veterinary surgeons sees in his consulting room is lame cats. The first thing I do is put the cat on the consulting room floor and take a good look at how it walks, if the leg is hanging without weight bearing at all then I...
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You are just trying to make more money out of me by charging me a consultation fee as well … Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo...
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This is a relatively common disease and mainly occurs in the chin area … Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS. If you have found...
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They will hang around the owner’s legs in the kitchen and cry each time the fridge is opened … Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS...
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Eye Problems In Cats. Lets cover some of the commoner eye problems in cats. One of the most common disorders in cats is runny eyes. Infectious organisms such as the cat flu virus, bacteria or chlamydia cause conjunctivitis, this is an inflammation of the membranes lining the eyelids. The obvious sign you will see...
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