Several kinds of cancer and blood diseases are much more common
in affected cats.
Don't worry, this virus
only affects cats and not humans, but it can cause a variety of issues for kitties.
We extend joints and feel for arthritis and other joint issues, often
affecting cats as young as 5 years old!
As mentioned in a previous blog post, the way in which heartworm
disease affects cats is very different from dogs.
More
severely affected cats, especially those suffering from fits that are hard to control, have a poorer prognosis and sadly may die or are put to sleep.
As a rule,
most affected cats eat well (or even have an increased appetite) and appear normal.
Soy contains compounds that may
negatively affect cats by interfering with nutrient absorption, normal growth, thyroid function, and hormonal development.
It contains compounds that may negatively
affect cats by interfering with nutrient absorption, normal growth, thyroid function, and hormonal development.
If you suspect that stress - related discomfort is
adversely affecting your cat's life, here's how to take action to relieve your pet's stress.
These viruses are commonly known as feline distemper and the three major upper respiratory
viruses affecting cats.
However, survival rates increase
when affected cats are kept indoors in single cat households with good veterinary care.
What is important to understand is that dental care cats is just not for the feline that is getting old, as it can
affect cats at any age.
The findings show that periodontal disease is the most common
disorder affecting cats and dogs worldwide, and informal estimates put it's prevalence as high as 85 %.
In addition, since a cat's sense of smell is incredible, the cleanliness of the box and litter will also
greatly affect a cat's litter box behavior.
Many
affected cats live satisfactory lives, even though they may eventually develop some limitations in flexibility and range of motion.
Here in our health category, you'll be given access to a large catalog of info about
issues affecting cats of all breeds, sizes, and ages.
Remember however, that
stress affecting the cat with the urination issue could be the result of stress generated by another of your cats that does not have the issue.
Although diet is among many
factors affecting your cat's health, appearance and behavior, feeding your feline a high - quality meal is an essential and wise move.
In fact, epilepsy is a common reason for seizures in young - to - middle - aged dogs, though it
rarely affects cats.
In
mildly affected cats, subtle changes to the appearance of the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina) and to the retina itself may be seen.
The virus also causes a marked decrease in white blood cells,
leaving affected cats susceptible to a secondary bacterial infection.
If left untreated, these conditions result in chronic pain, and infections can
eventually affect the cat's entire system, even leading to permanent organ damage.
Losing a pet can be very distressing but the way it impacts on your emotional state and behaviour may in
turn affect your cat.
A lot of people don't realize that the presence of ammonia actually
starts affecting their cats way before their human noses can even smell it.
Even 1 immature heartworm can
permanently affect your cat's health and ability to breathe by causing an inflammatory reaction in the blood vessels and lungs.
These pesky parasites live inside your cat's small intestine and can
really affect your cat's energy and ability to gain weight.
Their work described the pathology associated with the defect and
enabled affected cats to be detected using ultrasound imaging of the kidneys.
Since we treat felines exclusively, we are adept at recognizing both the diseases and disorders that could
potentially affect your cat's health as he or she ages.
What the study found was that during healthy and stress - free times, both healthy and
affected cats got sick once a week on average.
However, dogs and cats with vision from only one eye can still manage and many
such affected cats still jump successfully!