Cats are no more or less healthy than dogs and are notorious
for hiding illness.
It's not fair for owners to blame themselves because cats are known
for hiding their illnesses.
Cats are notorious
for hiding illnesses for a time.
Since cats are known
for hiding their illnesses, it is especially important to notice changes in behavior.
Our domestic felines have good historical reasons
for hiding their illnesses, but it makes it very difficult for owners (and even veterinarians) to evaluate feline health.
Cats are known
for hiding illness and disease, so it's important to take your cat for twice yearly exams to catch any problems early.
Cats are notorious
for hiding their illness or pain.
Cats are notorious
for hiding illnesses.
Not exact matches
The major reason
for this is simply that a
hidden illness can not be treated.
It precludes every effort to
hide our
illness or to claim what is unreal
for the cure.
For many years depression, unless it required hospitalization, was something we
hid in the closet (and even then we
hid it if possible) As more people are recognizing the nature of the
illness, more are seeking help.
Can you please recommend the best way to ensure the greens are free of harmful bacteria (just read that raw greens are responsible
for half the cases of food borne
illness - can't imagine rinsing is effective on bacteria
hiding in the nooks & crannies of curly kale) and advise as to the possibility of thyroid damage from too many oxalates.
Algorithms do not measure
for a person's character, mental
illnesses, personality dysfunction, or
hidden agendas.
The first season of the show will see Grint's character handed an incorrect diagnosis
for a terminal
illness by his deeply incompetent doctor (Frost), who then convinces him to embrace the lie and
hide his misdiagnosis from family, friends, and colleagues.
Cats are really good at
hiding illness, and checking
for a decrease in weight can be an important indicator that something isn't right.
This can go undetected
for a long time, since rodents and rabbits often
hide symptoms of
illness as they are potential prey animals that have to
hide weakness to avoid predation.
However, discovering
hidden illnesses can't happen unless they see their veterinarian
for the needed care.
Because dogs are good at
hiding their
illness just by the nature of survival, you really have to watch out
for signs of problems.
hiding, constipation, bleeding gums or teeth, or swelling in the mouth; bring your cat to your ZippiVet immediately so they can check
for illness, dental disease or internal obstructions and provide a proper diagnosis.
If you notice other symptoms of
illness including: weight loss, diarrhea, hair loss, excessive
hiding, constipation, bleeding gums or teeth, or swelling in the mouth; bring your cat to your ZippiVet immediately so they can check
for illness, dental disease or internal obstructions and provide a proper diagnosis.
«Well cat» visits are critical
for detecting subtle changes in your pet's physical health — especially important
for a species likely to
hide any
illness until it becomes debilitating.
But animals instinctively
hide signs of
illness or injury to avoid alerting predators which go
for weak animals first.
This is especially important
for senior pets - they may
hide illness better and they do not often have the health reserves they did as a younger animal.
Since birds are very good at
hiding their signs of
illness, an annual checkup is a good way to screen
for problems we can't see.
Cats are really good in
hiding signs of
illness but here are some things to watch out
for:
Regular visits allow a veterinarian to look specifically
for illnesses that your pet could be trying to
hide.
Cats are masters at
hiding pain and
illness, which can make it difficult
for their owners to recognize that something is amiss.
What's worse is that many pets are masters at
hiding their
illnesses, many of which are asymptomatic, so the only way to know
for sure that your companion is healthy is with regular pet preventative exams.
And cats are notorious
for hiding their signs of
illness.
In addition to being a special bonding time
for cats and their owners, a feline health assessment during grooming is critical
for older cats who are masters at
hiding the symptoms of
illness.
Cats in particular are notorious
for hiding signs of
illness but studies have shown that «sickness behaviors» such as decreased food intake, increased vomiting, elimination outside of the box and a complete avoidance of elimination will also increase when a cat is stressed.3
It is normal
for a cat to try to
hide an
illness because in the wild, ill cats are easy prey
for predators.
Since birds instinctively
hide outward signs of physical
illness, it is important
for owners to keep a watchful eye
for anything, even subtle symptoms that may indicate their bird may not be feeling well.
But there were many reasons why arthritis in cats was tricky to diagnose, including a cat's tendency to
hide illness and difficulty examining cats
for pain.
Many exotic pets are prey animals and they are experts at masking their feelings and
hiding illnesses, so as not to become a target
for a predator.
This may be a good survival tactic in the wild, but
for domestic rabbits,
hiding their symptoms of
illness only misleads their caretakers and prevents prompt medical attention.
Regular visits allow a Veterinarian to look specifically
for illnesses which your pet may be trying to
hide.
Regular checkups
for cats are critical as cats go out of their way to
hide signs of
illness.
This self - preserving instinct to
hide illness lives on in domesticated rabbits, so it is critical to continually monitor your rabbit
for any changes in behavior.
The blood work can also help to uncover any
hidden illnesses and will provide a baseline
for future reference.
Because pets are expert at
hiding signs of
illness, routine health checks
for your senior dog should be scheduled with your veterinarian at least every 6 months.
Prey animals» instincts tell them to
hide signs of
illness to prevent becoming the victim of a predator looking
for an easy meal.
Unfortunately, felines have a propensity
for hiding pain and
illness.
Since both cats and dogs are extremely adept at
hiding illness and pain as a survival strategy until the underlying reason
for their discomfort reaches an unbearable point.
Last week UK Prime Minister Theresa May pledged to help schools and companies in England confront the «
hidden injustice» of mental
illness of students and employees, in response to mental health experts» call
for further funding.
Workers at oil fields are often repeatedly exposed to toxic chemicals over prolonged periods of time, which can give rise to
hidden injuries and
illnesses that may not be diagnosed
for months or even years after exposure.
Often, my clients have received treatment
for these mental
illnesses while the sexual addiction is
hidden or ignored.
I love leading therapy groups, the ideal antidote
for isolation: couples therapy with clients who want to work on improving or clarifying their relationship needs, adults dealing with life challenges such as chronic
illness, depression, and
hidden disabilities.»