Older cats showed increasing tolerance of familiar people but reduced tolerance of other cats. Males were more likely to present with excessive vocalization and house soiling with urine and less likely to present with aggression between familiar cats. We conclude that cat breed, age and sex, and ...
Learn to recognize common skin conditions in cats in this WebMD slideshow. See pictures of feline acne, allergic dermatitis, mites, bacterial infection, and more.
Factors that help cats live longer include advances in veterinary medicine, betterfoodoptions, and living indoors. While this is welcome news for cat lovers, older cats can have special needs. But there are steps you can take to make sure they’re healthy for as long as possible. Not all ...
Behavior problems in older pets may be due to many of the same causes as in younger pets. However, the effects of aging on the pet's body may cause a drama... G Landsberg,W Ruehl - 《Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice》 被引量: 35发表: 1997年 Foot problems in...
A lump in your cat's skin is not necessarily cancer, but should be checked by a veterinarian. Older cats and those with white ears and heads are especially susceptible to skin cancer. To confirm a diagnosis of cancer, a biopsy is necessary. If the lump is small enough, a vet may recom...
A common disorder in cats, feline diabetes (diabetes mellitus) often affects older obese males, but is not exclusive to that group. Diabetes can present a bit differently in each cat, and can lead to some other very serious health issues....
If your cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease, which is extremelycommon in older cats, the vet bill can be more than $5,000. And your cat will need continuous treatment for the rest of his or her life. By havingpet insurance, your bills can be reimbursed up to 90% of the total...
As the tumors grow, they compress and kill the brain tissue around them. These tumors can be slow growing and relatively benign, or they can be malignant and aggressive. They tend to occur in older boxers. Symptoms can include seizures, behavioral changes, circling, general clumsiness, head ti...
Diarrhea that lasts for 24 to 48 hours probably won’t cause a problem unless you have an older cat or a kitten. But if it lasts longer, your cat can getdehydrated, which can be dangerous. Some common causes of cat diarrhea include: ...
A thyroid problem is something we only see in older cats. It would be extremely unlikely in your guy's case. My suggestion of FIP is really only a guess, and hopefully a wrong one. FIP can cause multiple problems, infections, intestinal issues, and more. I have it on the list of ...