However, it is not clear if this test actually predicts which cats need, or will need any treatment because not all age - related kidney changes in
cats lead to illness.
Not exact matches
Cats with FIV should never be fed raw meat as they are much more likely
to suffer acute food poisoning, or infection with toxoplasma which can
lead to serious
illness or death.
Feline diabetes is a serious
illness and if left untreated can
lead to a horrible death for the affected
cat.
When a dog eats the feces of another animal (especially another dog or a
cat), he is at risk for ingesting the eggs of intestinal parasites and potentially harmful bacteria that can easily
lead to illness.
This stress can
lead to anxiety, aggression, and even
illness which could make it very difficult for the shelter or sanctuary personnel
to find your
cat a new home.
Almost any
illness or problem can
lead to your
cat's poor appetite, including but not limited
to pain, nausea, Diabetes, kidney disease and thyroid disease.
Any medical or degenerative
illness that causes pain, discomfort or decreased mobility — such as arthritis, dental disease, thyroid dysfunction, cancer, impaired sight or hearing, or urinary tract disease — can
lead to increased sensitivity and irritability, increased anxiety about being touched or approached, increased aggression (because your
cat may choose
to threaten and bite rather than move away), decreased responsiveness
to your voice, reduced ability
to adapt
to change, and reduced ability
to get
to usual elimination areas.
Feline Distemper is a highly contagious and life - threatening viral disease in the
cat population which can
lead to an anemic condition, leaving the body open
to infections from other
illnesses.
These adverse conditions often
lead to illness in sheltered
cats, particularly the most common of all feline shelter diseases, upper respiratory infection (URI).
The most common nutritional disorder affecting
cats is overweight and obesity, a condition which often
leads to obesity related
illnesses and increased veterinary expenses.
Many of our foods are high in fat, which when fed
to cats and dogs can
lead to diarrhea, vomiting, or pancreatitis, a serious
illness that causes vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, dehydration and may
lead to diabetes.
Five
leading veterinarians have designed a user - friendly chart system that will guide a pet owner from noting the symptom and observing the
cat's behavior
to understanding the associated signs of an
illness, the possible conditions, and the best steps
to take.
Dehydration in
cats can rapidly
lead to greater
illness.
As far as
cat illness symptoms go, diabetes can be varied, since it presents differently in each
cat, and it can
lead to other conditions.
If left untreated, it can
lead to health problems for your
cat, ranging from bad breath, dental pain and loose teeth
to systemic
illnesses that can be life - threatening.
Having large numbers of unvaccinated dogs and
cats roaming around also
leads to illness and disease running rampant.
Keep your
cat's elimination schedule regular
to promote overall health and prevents fecal buildup, a condition that can
lead to more serious
illness.