©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Liver problems have similar symptoms to other cat sicknesses, so it will take a discerning eye to read the signs. The liver plays an important role in metabolism and taking toxins and other unneeded compounds out of the blood. Liver damage or disease c...
Heartworm in cats is a scarydiseasethat easily can hit close to home. Signs of heartworms in cats range from no symptoms at all to sudden collapse or death. We spoke to vets about how to prevent heartworm disease in cats; how vets treat heartworm disease in cats; and more. ...
The treatment for pancreatitis is supportive rather than offering an immediate cure. The aim of providing treatment is to prevent further organ damage or complications and to relieve the pain and distress of the cat. This condition generally requires a stay in an animal hospital, so the vet can...
Unlike most other pets, fish must be transported in water, which brings many complications. Nonetheless, it is important to transport fish carefully, as the process can be very stressful (for both your fish and you!) if not done properly. In this article, we will look at ways to ...
In addition to whisker fatigue, there are many reasons that can cause a cat to develop a finicky appetite or other eating problems. Cats that have painful dental disease can exhibit the same symptoms as whisker fatigue. Cats that have liver disease, kidney disease, or inflammatory bowel disease...
The HBV vaccine is used to prevent patients from becoming infected by the virus responsible for hepatitis B. This type of hepatitis is known to cause liver cirrhosis and can potentially lead to liver cancer. Answer and Explanation:1 Studies show the HBV vaccine has an effective range of at le...
to determine exactly what percentage of the population needs to be vaccinated to prevent a communicable disease. For example, if approximately 80 to 85 percent of a population is vaccinated against polio, then herd immunity is achieved. But measles is more contagious than polio, so 90 to 95 ...
Liver diseasein birds can result in dry and itchy skin. As mentioned earlier, such skin conditions cause them to pluck feathers. Aspergillosis Feather plucking is also seen in birds suffering from respiratory problems likeavian Aspergillosis.
Does Heartgard prevent all worms? HEARTGARD Plus notonly prevents heartworm disease but also treats and controls the most common intestinal parasites, hookworms and roundworms. ... The use of HEARTGARD Plus every month may help to reduce the burden of roundworm eggs and hookworm larvae in the en...
VeterinarianDr. Joanna Woodnuttadvises to avoid changing your cat’s diet when they’re involved in a very stressful situation, such as when they’re hospitalized. “If forced to eat food when they feel anxious or nauseous, cats can develop an aversion which is very hard to overcome,” she...