Cat Health Problems
Contents - Cat Health ProblemsThere is information on this page and on other pages; the page has evolved. Please go to a list of links to cat health problems as well. Continue for information on this page.Introduction The method employed in drafting this. The Most Common Illnesses The method employed in listing them and the list. A pet insurance  opens
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out their list
of the most common cat illnesses .
It is slightly different (opens a
new page).Feline Viruses An overview page setting them with links to more URI Upper Respiratory Infection - colds, flu etc. including Feline Herpes Virus FLUTD Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease - wide spectrum of lower urinary tract diseases. Feline IBD Probably caused more often than not by unnatural commercial cat food. Diabetes Feline diabetes is on the rise and could be due to the increase in dry cat food. Distemper This is a very serious disease that makes your cat very ill and can be fatal. If the cat is pregnant, tt can be transmitted to the foetus when it can cause damage to the cerebellum of the brain resulting in Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia (uncoordinated cat). FIP Feline Infectious Peritonitis - Another serious illness with high fatality rate. FIV Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - causes immune deficiency and kills like HIV. FLV Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) - A devastating feline infectious disease. See also on a separate page: Adoptable FeLV Cats. Please spread the word. Hyperthyroidism In older cats, average age of 13 years, causes increased metabolism. Miscellaneous A short discussion on a range of health issues with links. Later additions to cat health problems:- The following are pages that have been added over time and extend this discussion on cat health problems
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[Note: these cat health problems are not transferable to humans] IntroductionCan a person who is not a vet talk about cat health problems? Yes, provided you keep within tight limits and research well. The Internet is awash with non-medically trained people talking about animal health and, in some cases, passing on their first hand experience. This is good. It widens the information pool and can even add to a vet's knowledge as some of the information comes from cat breeders who, in any event, do a fair bit of medical work themselves.The key is to discuss and not diagnose nor attempt cures. Articles such as this one can help people to spot an illness earlier and take steps quicker. I am not a vet but this information is carefully researched and sourced and people can have their say if they want to. There appears to be 2 general groups of cat health problems. Those that are illnesses common to all cats brought about by, for example, a viral infection and those that are more often seen in certain cat breeds and which are genetically based. A point worth making is that some breeds may have a predisposition to illnesses common to all cats. This may be because of the nature of breeding purebred cats. The process involves fixing the appearance of the cat through selective breeding. In doing so, the immune system may be compromised.  This is a Serval,
a wildcat
(probably tamed and domesticated in this instance but
I am confining myself
to
common illnesses (the most frequently encountered cat health problems)
as the subject is too wide and to complex for a person who is not
formally trained. Recognizing these illnesses allows us to
better assess the most likely illness and take prompt and accurate
action.
There is no substitute of course for professional advice. It is
possible,
however, for the layperson to get an indication of illness by checking
your cat's pulse (opens
in new window I am not sure) on the operating table at a veterinarians. Cat Health Problems - Photograph is © Sean94110  ). (Update:
as this wesbite grows I have added one or two other cat health problems
to the list of contents above).One problem with using the Internet to find out the most common illnesses is that most if not all the authors of the cat websites will have used the Internet to research cat health problems, so it becomes very incestuous and circuitous (circular). However, having followed that circuitous route, I qualified the results with a visit to a respected website on cat and animal health, the Cornell University College of Veterinarian Medicine and also by reference to these books, Veterinary Notes For Cat Owner by Trevor Turner DVM, The Veterinarian's Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms by Garvey DVM, Houpt DVM, Wallace DVM, Hohenhaus DVM, Pinkney DVM, Randolph and Your Cat by Elizabeth Hodgkins DVM). When I put together information from these sources I conclude that the following are probably the most common illnesses:
{return to contents}  Cat
Health Problems - Cat
at Vets - Love this picture
photo © foreversouls - under Creative Commons URIThese infections are caused by one of 4 viruses (2 mild and 2 severe). The viruses are:-
Humans cannot catch flu from cats. The more severe infections result in high fever, extremely thick eye and nasal discharges. There may be open sores and ulcers on the mouth. RHV can cause the cornea (front of the eyes) to become ulcerated. The sense of smell is diminished, which when combined with the ulcers leads to under eating and becoming thin. This leads to dehydration and weakness and becoming more ill. It can be fatal especially in the young. This is not like the common cold, being far more serious. Another sign is the swelling of the lymph nodes under the chin. The severe infections can be carried after recovery and be spread. Secondary infections can occur. It is useful to reminder ourselves as to the difference between cat colds and bacterial infections (opens in new window )
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An infection by Chlamydia can
be
mistaken for cat flu as it causes conjunctivitis. A Chlamydia infection
is a URI and it causes pneumonitis.Cats can be immunized against these infections.  Cat
health problems - Cat at vets I believe for kidney failure. I
think his name was
Dexter and he died not too long after this photograph was taken by his human companion who misses him badly. This photograph is reproduced under creative commons so permission is granted (as are all the photographs on this page). . Photograph © pilipala9 I dedicate this page to this little adorable boy cat {return to contents} FLUTDThis covers a wide range of lower urinary tract disorders (diseases) from mild Cystitis to total blockage and is a very common cat health problem. A common disorder is a blockage in the urinary system (urethra or bladder) which may cause a bacterial infection (UTI - Urinary Tract Infection or Inflammation) due to the immobile urine being a good medium for bacteria to multiply. The blockage is often caused by the formation of crystals and stones. The infection can be presented as Cystitis (bladder inflammation). The infection can also lead to kidney failure and be fatal.The most common cause of the blockage is not certain. Elizabeth Hodgkins DVM believes it is due to diet (see below). The crystals are magnesium. Magnesium crystals are formed in an alkaline solution (low pH). The pet food manufacturers added acid (high pH) to the food and lowered the magnesium content (opens in new window )
to
reduce
crystal formation. Elizabeth
says that this misses the point.She says that it is dry cat food that results in alkaline urine and crystal formation. Since the introduction of dry cat food there has been an increase in UTI a modern cat health problem. She recommends wet cat food. Dry cat food also requires the cat to drink more and they often don't. I have personal experience with my cat of this, which caused Cystitis. Once fed watery fish the problem disappeared.  Cat health problems - Cat
in
surgery sink relaxing - No problem! Photo © iCAS
{go to contents} {go to most common illnesses list} DiabetesThis is one of the cat health problems that is on the increase and a disease occurs in about one quarter of one percent of cats, quite a high figure. The symptoms are similar to those of humans. 5-20% of cats, with diabetes, have type-1 diabetes and the remainder have type-2. Type 1 needs treatment with insulin.In type-2 diabetes prompt treatment can cure the condition. The most obvious symptom is excessive thirst and urination. You will notice this. The appetite is either very good or absent. My cat had early signs of diabetes caused by eating a dry food diet recommended by a vet. The diet also caused cystitis (or contributed to it). Elizabeth Hodgkins DVM in her book Your Cat says that a dry cat food diet, which is high in carbohydrates is a major cause of diabetes in cats. She also says that dry cat food can cause other cat health problems such as obesity. She recommends wet cat food. Of course raw home made cat food with proper supplements such as Taurine is perhaps best. Read more about:
Feline DistemperThis is a serious viral disease. The virus in very contagious. The virus can be carrried by humans on their feet for example. The condition is most common in kittens prior to vaccination. The cat will be very ill. The symptoms are: gastrointestinal symptoms, diarrhea, dehydration, high fever, severe depression and vomiting. The white blood cell count will be low (see a full page dedicated to feline distemper symptoms)Bacterial invasion can take place and without proper white blood cell protection the bacterial infection can spread and infect the bloodstream leading to death. Cats can be immunized against this disease.  Cat
Health Problems? - Nice picture, hope he or she is OK - photo
© Mirandala
{go to contents} FIPThis disease is caused by the feline coronavirus. It is not highly contagious (one vet says it is simply not contagious). It is thought that cats with FIP are infected early in life and the virus lies dormant for months to years. It is futher believed that a combination of the virus and cat's antibodies cause an inflammatory reaction damaging tissue.A range of conditions result. In young kittens effusive or "wet" FIP is the more common condition. The lining of the chest and abdominal cavities become inflamed and a watery fluid builds up accompanied by fever, vomiting, anorexia and diarrhea. It is usually fatal. In older cats the more common form of FIP is "dry". In this from chronic granulomatous inflammation destroys an organ that has been infected. A wide range of symptoms are present including jaundice, bain swelling and more. Visible symptoms could be breathing problems, lameness and fading kitten syndrome. The prognosis is poor as there are no specific therapies. This a one of the cat health problems for which there is a controversial vaccine. See more on Feline FIP (opens in new window )
Update July 2010: A discussion on the prevalence of feline infectious peritonitis in specific cat breeds. FIVThis is a cat retrovirus that is contagious (but not highly contagious) to cats but not dogs. The common form of transmission is through bites in cat fight, usually male cats. There is a long incubation period before symptoms are seen. FIV will kill most cats eventually. It causes serious immune deficiency and bone marrow suppression (white blood cell production). It is the cat equivalent of human AIDS.There is no vaccine and no specific treatment. There is though some discussion about the benefits of colloidal silver treatment. A new cat should not be introduced into a household without testing for FIV in the existing cats. However, as transmission of this disease is through sex and penetrating bites the risk of transmission can be greatly controlled. See more on Feline Aids (opens in new window )
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Health Problems - Vet's surgery photo © Hayley Bouchard
FLV - FeLVThis is a very serious illness. The virus is a retrovirus, the same type that causes HIV in humans. Neither dogs nor humans can catch it. It is not highly contagious but cats living together can transmit the disease.There is a long time between infection and symptoms (years sometimes - I discuss the symptoms (opens in new window )
in
more
detail).
Infection results in a range of "syndromes". These include leukemia,
which is cancerous lymphocytes
in the bloodstream and lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes).The virus also results in immune deficiency leading to an inability to protect the body and bone marrow supression (white blood cell and platelet production is compromised), which has the same effect. As treatment is poor the best action is prevention of this cat health problem. FLV can be detected by a sensitive test. New cats shouldn't be introduced into a new household before the other cats are tested. There is a controversial vaccine. Read more about adoptable FeLV cats here. Two diagnostic tests are available, the ELISA and IFA tests. I discuss these in some detail and provide information about a home test kit too. HyperthyroidismThis is a disorder of the endocrine system. The organ concerned is the thyroid gland. It produces too much thyroxine and tri-oidothyronine in an uregulated manner. The reason is the presence of a tumor in the gland. 98% of the tumors are benign (non-cancerous).This cat health problem arises on average at 13 years of age. No case has been diagnosed in a cat under 6 years of age. See: Elderly cat health problems. The cat's meatabolism increases. The cat suffers weight loss and increased appetite. The cat grooms less and looks messy. Other symptoms could be, hyperactivity, nervousness, panting, vomiting and diarrhea. Increased thirst and urination can be present. This condition can be confused with renal disease. Another disorder of the endocrine system is Cushing's Disease in cats.  Cat
Health Problems are resolved here - Vet's
surgey - photo © caterina
{go to contents} MiscellaneousSome cat health problems can be assessed initially by the keeper. As I have mentioned a cat owner can take a cat's pulse (opens in new window)
to
ascertain if
your cat is possibly feeling unwell. In the section
about diabetes I referred to the importance of cat food to promote
health. The convenience of dry cat food keeps it on the shelves but it
could be argued that it also has a negative impact on a cat's teeth causing
cat teeth neck lesions (opens
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. Some cat
food manufacturers promote
dry cat food as good for cleaning your cat's teeth. Is
this correct? (opens
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.
If you feel it necessary to try and clean your cat's teeth and vets
seem to be saying we should (although I don't really see it as
practical) you could try cat
dental gel. This is another post
on the subject of cleaning
a cat's teeth.Living indoors continuously as some do and with other pets can be stressful. One cause of stress is being separated for long periods from the human keeper. This may cause cat separation anxiety. Dr. Bachs Holly remedy can help. It can also help deal with a cat's anger and jealousy (opens in new window )
.Cat skin rashes (opens in new window )
can
be due to a
defective immune system or environmental factors.
Sometimes your cat may be allergic to an ingredient in her food. This
can be analysed by the use of hypoallergenic
cat food (opens
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.Taurine is an essential amino acid and a supplement in cat food. It has been argued that rice in cat food can impair the metabolism of the Taurine (opens in new window )
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Rice is frequently added to
cat food.Cat parasites are never far away. A common one affecting dogs more than cats is the tick. Although not a worm, cat ringworm is not uncommon and it can be transferred to humans (zoonotic). It is a fungal infection of dead skin. Cat sneezing can be caused by various conditions. Another fairly common condition is ear infections. It may be possible to alleviate the condition in a natural way. {go to contents} Some terms briefly explained in respect of cat health problems: Virus - tiny organisms consisting of a genetic blueprint of DNA or RNA and a protein container. They depend of getting into an animal's cells to multiply and make protein. Infectious Disease - a disease caused by the presence of what is called a "pathogenic microbial agent". These are viruses, bacteria and fungi for example. Medical Disorder - this desribes a condition where the body does not function normally. This term is interchangeable with "disease" and "illness". Granulamatous - inflammation consisting of localized nodular (nodes, lumps) inflammation Retrovirus - a virus composed of RNA but not DNA. This virus can integrate into the DNA of the host cell. A human example is HIV in humans. Lymphocytes - these are small white blood cells which help to prtect the body from disease. Endocrine System - a system of small organs that work togethe and which produce hormones. Hormones alter the rate at which paticular reactions take place. {go to contents} Please share you knowledge...... We'd love to hear from you on cat health issues. What you say may help a cat somewhere.
Yes, people all over the world have knowledge through first hand experience of cat health. We hope you can find time to share it. Please scroll down to see submissions What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Feline Hypothyroidism Feline hypothyroidism is thyroid deficiency. It is rare in cats. It most commonly occurs after operations on the thyroid gland or treatment for hyperthyroidism.... Normal Cat Pulse The normal cat pulse for an adult cat runs at a rate of 140 to 240 beats per minute. However, a resting cat might have a pulse rate of 80. The pulse is ...
Severe Bacterial Infection and Anemia
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Can certain cat foods cause feline acne?
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Grooming Matted Cat Fur
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My Cat Lost His Claws Please Help
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My cat seems to be paralysed on one side
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Cat Behaviorist
Is there a cat behaviorist in the UK? If there is do we care? That sounds a bit off hand but I am not sure whether cat behaviorists are any use.
Cats addicted to liver are in danger
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Cat Drooling and Dementia
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Twelve year old male cat started dropping small stools
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Superfecundation in Cats
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Cat with Blood and White Pus from Swollen Shut Eye
My black and white shorthair cat, Felix, had his eye swollen shut a few days ago. It seemed to be getting worse. Ticks on Cats and Humans In certain parts of the world and at certain times of the year ticks on cats are more frequently encountered. For instance ticks are mostly found near ...
Cat weight loss with increased hunger - vet puzzled
Snowball is 21, an indoor cat, and weighed 18 pounds until recently. About 2 months ago he began loosing weight and his hunger increased. Anesthesia And Cats The purpose of this post is not to provide medical information on anesthesia and cats but to prompt us to think about the risks and downside in relation ...
Stray and Feral Cat Illnesses
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Cat Crying
What is cat crying? ANS: A cat that meows continuously. REASON: The cat is probably in pain 1 .
Treatment For Frostbite In Cats
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My puppy has just eaten my cat's poo and my cat has FIP
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Vet Prices Are Too High
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Bad Vets?
This is a short story by a visitor about a bad vet or at least on this occasion he or she was bad, and oh, my, is this poor.
My Cat Won't Eat
My cat is 3 years old and has been healthy. Now, he has lost considerable weight and will not eat.
Anyone Have Any Views On Vaccinosis?
I have heard a few stories as of late about cats dying after being given booster injections. Just wondered if anyone else has any comments about this?
Cat Walking With Toes Bent Under
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I have a one year Persian, who since I bought him, has had loose stools. At first, I thought it could ... Can My Cat Catch Swine Flu? Can My Cat Catch Swine Flu? The answer is almost certainly, no. The feeling I get from listening and reading is that the experts are not completely sure.... Irradiated Cat Food You know, I had never heard or given a moments thought to irradiated cat food . I had never heard of it until I bumped into it on the internet and ... Cat Food Recall List This cat food recall list is current as at April 2009. It concerns the USA and the source is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The list is long ... My Cat was Bitten by a Snake My cat, (I call him Turkey) was bitten by a copperhead snake last summer and barely made it thru. He really was starting to put on some weight and be healthy.... Cat Headache? My lovely little year old kitten has suddenly gone off her usual food -likes new stuff- but the weird thing is the way she rests her head... she places ... Successful Cat Pill Story My 15 year old tortoiseshell, Sadie, has hyperthyroidism and requires 1/2 pill each morning. After trying liquid form, medicated treats and even pills ... A Ragdoll Cat with Sensitive Stomach (gluten intolerance) My female Ragdoll cat developed a very sensitive stomach (was this Celiac Disease ?) as soon as she was put on the Science Diet Adult cat food. She ... My Cat Eats Too Much Persian Kitten Matata will be 8 months on 29-11-2009 and he is a "Eating Machine". Matata copies each and every behaviour of his dam Matahari including ... Cat Suffering From Stress? Lola Belle is 3 yrs old and for the past few days she hasn`t been herself. She is anxious and nervy, has messed in the house more than once, if she has ... My Cat Has Hair Loss at End of Back and Beginning of Tail I have a 3 yr. old Maine Coon female cat. I have noticed that she has lost the hair at the middle of her back down onto the beginning of her tail. She ... Healthy Cat Weight Generally, a healthy cat weight is between 9 and 12 pounds for a male cat and between 7 and 10 pounds for a female cat (book No 5– See: Methods and References ... Why Does My Cat Keep On Wanting Food? Hi, My cat is called Tom. He is 4 years old and he eats in the morning and in the evening. However, he is on a wet food diet only due to the fact he had ... Hepatic Amyloidosis in Siamese & Oriental Cats I was informed of Hepatic Amyloidosis in Siamese & Oriental Cats by a visitor (Lisa Lyons) to this website who lives with beautiful Oriental Shorthair ... My Cat Got Burned Advice Please My cat got burned when she jumped up on the kitchen counter. She's a right devil like that. I've told her but she won't listen. Well, it is more a scolding ... Indicators of a Healthy Cat There are some quick initial indicators of a healthy cat that are useful to know. Although, to be honest, if we are close to our cat (as we should be) and ... Evamist Can Harm Cats 25th August 2010 - United States: Evamist is a spray that delivers a low dose of estrogen through a woman's skin and thence to the bloodstream, to reduce ... Newborn kitten's eyes not opening after 14 days My nan has a cat that gave birth to 5 beautiful kittens 2 weeks ago. That same day, 3 died. There were two left. They were healthy and feeding well. Unfortunately,...
My cat is sneezing, has runny eyes and is off his food and drink
Male tuxedo cat about 6 yrs. old. We have had him for 2yrs. He was fine until about a week ago. He started to sneeze. Feline Hypertension My vet never warned me about hypertension in older cats. Most Vet computers are not programed to recommend routine blood pressure checks for senior cats.... My Maine Coon Occasionally Sneezes Blood I have a male Maine Coon about 1 1/2 years of age and is strictly an indoor cat, and although he is not at all distressed, he occasionally sneezes blood ... Feline Conjunctivitis Feline conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a clear mucous membrane consisting of cells and underlying basement membrane ... Feline Brain Tumor Feline brain tumors are rare. Lymphosarcoma is the most common tumor of the central nervous system. The brain is part of the central nervous system. Different ... Feline Herpes Virus In the cat world viral infections of the repiratory system are one of the most common infectious diseases. They also lead to secondary bacterial infections,... Pica In Cats Pica in cats means eating non-nutritional objects. Pica can affect any animal including the human animal. It affects dogs more that cats 1 . The condition'...
Cat Aids Transmission Risks
It is said that cat aids transmission risks can be managed. Taurine Deficiency In Cats Taurine deficiency in cats is associated with several clinical anomalies. I have several pages on HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a heart disease) in ... Cat Acupuncture Some visitors might like to consider cat acupuncture as an alternative or complementary treatment for illness. It is a very well established form of medical ...
My Kitten has a Slightly Swollen Rectum
I have just purchased a pedigree kitten. He is 17 weeks old, full of life and fun but his bottom is slightly protruding. Feline Leukemia Test “Feline leukemia test” is a search term on the internet so people clearly want to know about it. The source of the information below comes from a book ... Feline Vestibular Disorder This page explains feline vestibular disorder which is well searched for on the internet. It is a disorder that affects the vestibular system of the cat.... Signs Of Feline Leukemia Before setting out the signs of feline leukemia a little background information may help. I am also making the presumption that people searching for information ... Are Cats Color Blind? The answer is no but their ability to see colour is limited. The cat's retina is made up of two types of light sensitive cells; rods and cones. The rods ... Kitten Weight Kitten weight gain is important. Healthy domestic kittens weigh in the order of 110 - 125 grams at birth on average. This weight should double in 7 - 9 ... My cat has matted fur. How do I go about grooming matted cat fur? My cat has matted fur. How do I go about grooming matted cat fur? She is a medium long haired cat and is old with a bit of excess weight. She always gets ... Relaxation Therapy for Cats Relaxation therapy for cats is available and we can be trained to do it ourselves. Personally I have never thought about it as an alternative therapy although ... Cat Biting Tail The cat biting tail problem is not that unusual (and I am talking about a cat biting its own tail, by the way). It looks like the cat needs a psychiatrist.... Sphynx Cat with URI and FLUTD and Lameness I have two Sphynxes. First I took my cat, Seth, to the vet because he had difficulty walking on his front leg. After X-rays and a full blood count the ... Constipated Cat Please Help Hi it's been very interesting to read all your input. I have a short hair black domestic cat who is constipated. Unfortunatley I am out of work and can'...
Cat Eye Crust
How do I remove the crust around the corners of my cat's eyes? which are commonly found on long-hair cats ...see pictures. My Cat Has Rapid Breathing My normally very lively cat is nonreactive and groggy and her breathing is extremely rapid and her breaths are light.Also her head seems very heavy and ... Ultrasound Testing for HCM and PKD at a Cat Show Here is a short video of ultrasound testing for HCM and PKD at a cat show. The show was the April 2009 TICA Thunderkatz show near Oklahoma city. I must ... Antidote to Paracetamol Poisoning in Cats There is an antidote to paracetamol poisoning in cats. Some people take overdoses of paracetamol. An antidote has been developed and is available at (some?... Two kittens one ill My son brought me two kittens for Easter 6 weeks old concerned about the brother his eyes are watery they look like they are irritated he has sneezed a ... Cats and Chocolate It's Easter. Piles of chocolate. We love chocolate but cats and chocolate are a recipe for disaster. The same goes for dogs. Easter is a time for celebration ... Strange Hairloss in Small Patches in Older Cat Our Xena is twelve years old and developed this strange hairloss. I raised her by bottle since she was abandoned in Pisa Italy. She grew in to a beautiful ... Refusal to Eat and Weight Loss My 4 year old Persian male refused to eat as of 2 days ago and has lost some weight. He was very playful, now he is very quiet and his movements are slow.... Cat vomited a Lot of liquid and now is sneezing My kitty girl is 14.5 years old. She was recently diagnosed with the beginning stages of renal failure. She was just fine this morning, up on the bed ... Homeopathy for Cats What is Homeopathy for cats ? Vets who practice it are probably few and far between. Homeopathy was devised and developed by Samuel Hahnemann (10 April ... Cat Aggression Cat Aggression See: Methods and References (new window) for the philosophy behind presenting medical information and references used. Any cat in ... Cat Insulin Shots Some people administer cat insulin shots . I am no vet but I do have a biology qualification and as far as I am aware the pancreas and the liver work ... Feline Infectious Peritonitis Prevention I am not sure is there is something in this but it seems that Feline Infectious Peritonitis prevention may be possible by eliminating external stresses.... Cat health problems - Sources:
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