Call your veterinarian if your cat is doing this or if you observe other symptoms
of illness in your cat of any kind.
Cats suffering from kidney, heart, or liver disease typically require greatly reduced salt intake, and excess sodium can cause
severe illness in these cats.
The following information is intended to help you better understand and recognize some of the more
common illnesses in cats.
It is important, however, to keep in mind that many concentrated essential oils can cause minor to life -
threatening illness in cats and dogs.
Because signs
of illness in cats can be so subtle, even the most astute owner may miss some of these changes especially when the onset is so gradual.
The other big difference is that the new virus has also caused respiratory
illnesses in cats in Asia.
Although tapeworms don't
cause illness in cats, it is recommended that tapeworm is removed from the cat's digestive tract.
Periodontal illness is taken into account essentially the most prevalent
illness in cats over three years of age.
Again, because most signs of
illness in cats remain subtle until they are in a more serious condition, it is very important to have a veterinarian give your cat a thorough physical on a regular basis.
An unthrifty appearance can
signal illness in a cat, and those older kitties with arthritis may be unable to pretzel themselves enough to stay pristine.
Identified in 1964, feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is now known to be one of the most important infectious causes of
illness in cats worldwide.
The FDA recommends that you be aware of any potential signs of
kidney illness in your cat, and call your veterinarian if you notice any of the following:
Actually, it looks like a tumor, but it's where the worm finally landed, and it doesn't create the same type of disease in the heart, but it does create a very
bad illness in cats.
Many of these symptoms are also present with
other illnesses in cats, but your vet can confirm whether your cat has diabetes with blood work and other lab work, a physical exam, and talking to you about your cat's symptoms and behavior.
Our studies have also looked at how to decrease stress and
resultant illness in cats that arrive in a shelter or rescue agency.
Niels Pederson, a UC Davis professor emeritus who helped with the sequencing, is trying to better understand the genetic causes of FIP (feline infectious peritonitis,) a
fatal illness in cats.
Periodontal disease is the most frequently
diagnosed illness in cats and can cause all manner of other health problems from infection to organ failure and heart disease (specifically the dreaded bacterial endocarditis).
We recommend testing any new unvaccinated kittens for feline leukemia and FIV, these are terminal
contagious illnesses in cats that are eventually fatal.
We've taken immediate action to stop the spread of virulent systemic feline calicivirus (VS - FCV), a severe and often life - threatening
viral illness in cats, and have temporarily halted adoptions of cats at our shelter in order to reduce the spread of the disease and save the lives of as many cats as possible.
Today we are extremely privileged to have Dr. Mark Peterson, a veterinary endocrinologist and the first in the world to publish information on this ever so
common illness in cats, hyperthyroidism.
The signs
of illness in cats can be very subtle - see Chapter 9 for more information - and are often disguised as behavior problems.
The pet experiences a lack of strength or muscle weakness, which is a common symptom of a vast array of
illnesses in cats and dogs.
«Menu Foods, a national manufacturer of canned and pouched wet dog and cat food, has issued a voluntary recall of food manufactured in two of its facilities between Dec. 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007, after receiving reports of
illnesses in cats and dogs in the U.S. that became sick from kidney failure after eating the affected products.
An elevated white blood cell count is common with many types of
illnesses in cats and indicates the presence of infection or inflammation somewhere in the body.
Later renamed feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), it is now known as an important cause of
illness in cats, with a worldwide distribution.
Excessive yowling can also be a symptom of discomfort or
illness in a cat of any age.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a very common cause of
illness in cats, especially older cats.
While it was only recently characterized and identified as
an illness in cats in 1979 at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, the incidence of this disorder has expanded tremendously over the past three decades.
However, H3N2 can cause
illness in cats.
The H3N2 canine influenza virus also seems to cause
illness in cats.
Molds or bacteria may have grown on these pumpkins, and that will cause
illness in cats.
While cats are very good at hiding their illnesses, knowing what to look for can help you recognize the earliest signs of
illness in your cat.
Scoopable cat litter continues to be a hot topic on the Internet, with some claiming that it is toxic and causes respiratory
illness in cats.
As the toxins enter the bloodstream, owners will notice signs of
illness in their cat, including fever, lethargy, vomiting and loss of appetite.
And to talk about subtle signs of
illness in cats, to begin a conversation that it's all about the cat.»
Although results are unable to link ORIJEN cat food to
illness in cats, we are recalling our product as a precautionary measure.
You, as the primary care giver have to be alert to any sign of
illness in your cat, and act accordingly.