Sentences with phrase «mask signs of illness»

Since rabbits are prey animals, meaning that hold a place in nature that places them in a position to be preyed upon by other animals, they have developed mechanisms to deal with that lot in life that might mask signs of illness or pain.

Secondly, cats will actively mask signs of illness until late in the course of disease.

Since the patient will most likely be masking any signs of illness or discomfort, information obtained from the owner about how the animal has been acting in its normal environment will be helpful.

Since cats are masters at masking signs of illness, regular veterinary care is a crucial component of ensuring that they live long and happy lives.

However, birds are notorious for masking signs of illness, adding to the challenge of making a diagnosis.

Not exact matches

Professor Jose Valderas, one of the lead researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School, said: «When you're trying to diagnose cancer, other illnesses can be a distraction either because they also require attention or because they can mask what would otherwise be flagged as a possible sign of cancer.

Since most people see cats sleeping the days away and don't notice signs of illness until it is often too late (cats are great disease hiders, masking symptoms until the very end), it's common to let time between veterinary appointments lapse.

Signs of CRF can be very subtle at first, especially with a species that relies upon masking illness and appearing healthy for its survival.