Cats suffering from AV fistula may show lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, excessive thirst (polydipsia), dementia, and abdominal swelling. There are several other signs of AV fistula, such as: Ascites (fluid in the abdomen) Congenital heart malformations Hemorrhages Abnormal porta...
History:A complete account of any signs that you have noticed leading up to your cat becoming sick, as well as any changes that have occurred in the household, will aid your veterinarian in diagnosing fatty liver disease. This will include the information that your cat was overweight but lost...
Signs of Heart Failure Signs associated with heart failure depend on the causes of the heart failure and the heart chamber that is affected. With left-side congestive heart failure, signs are associated with a backup of pressure in the vessels delivering blood to the left ventricle. This cau...
Clinical signs and clinical biochemical analysis were compatible with severe hepatocellular necrosis and acute liver failure. All cats had lesions in other organs: five had pancreatic disease, five had cardiac disease, and five had renal disease. All cats died, or were euthanized, within 4 dyas ...
Signs of algae toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, disorientation, trouble breathing, liver failure, seizures, and death. Image Credit: Kimsan0131, Shutterstock Cats Enjoy Running Water Some cats instinctively have a preference for running water. This is because they know that stagnant water isn...
Signs are often longterm and sometimes come and go. Vomiting, diarrhea, changes in appetite, and weight loss may be seen. In cats, there is an association between inflammatory liver disease, pancreatitis, and IBD. This combination of inflammatory disorders is often referred to as triaditis. ...
Cats have been kept by humans since at least ancient Egypt, where the mythical cat Bast was goddess of the home, the domesticated cat, protector of the fields and home from vermin infestations, and sometimes took on the warlike aspect of a lioness. ...
Cats infected with heartworm may be subclinically affected or exhibit intermittent coughing, dyspnea, heart failure, vomiting, lethargy, anorexia, or weight loss See table Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Signs, and Treatment for Heartworms in Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. When evident, clinical sig...
In many cases, the signs are uncontrolled bleeding and the inability to form a normal clot. Death is caused by extensive blood clots or collapse of circulation, leading to the failure of one or several organs. If the animal survives this crisis, a chronic form of DIC can occur. Your ...
Regardless of whether a cat is dealing with true or pseudo-anorexia, decreased appetite and decreased food intake are outward signs that should be taken seriously. These signs may indicate potentially life-threatening underlying conditions. Poor appetite or refusal to eat is strongly associated with ...