Heatstroke is a serious condition that cats and other animals experience when their body temperature becomes so high their body cannot cool themselves. The precursor to heatstroke is heat exhaustion. Signs of heat exhaustion in cats include restless behavior as they search for a cool spot or area...
The heartbreaking cats above are sick cats suffering from chronic kidney disease. As one of the common diseases in cats, Chronic Kidney Disease is not easy to detect in the early stages, and looks completely uncharacteristic from the outside, but continues to slowly deteriorate on the inside.By...
Symptoms of an enlarged spleen are often... Jaundice in Adults Jaundice or hyperbilirubinemia in adults is caused by an underlying disease or condition. Learn about when to worry about jaundice in adults, symptoms, treatment, causes, diagnosis, and prevention. Liver The liver is the largest ...
The treatment and management plan for cat seizures will depend on the underlying cause of the seizure. Although idiopathic epilepsy is a quite common cause of epilepsy in cats, this is less likely in an older animal. The condition is generally diagnosed through a process of excluding other cause...
condition like dehydration, disease, or infection.Cats do regularly shed hair and will have increased shedding cycles during seasonal temperature changes. Excess shedding at different times orlosing a lot of hair suddenlyis something owners will want to monitor and consult with their veterinarians ...
Hyperthyroidism is a very common condition in cats, especially over the age of ten years old. Quick Overview: Hyperthyroidism in Cats Common Symptoms: Normal to increased appetite with weight loss, digestive signs (vomiting and/or diarrhea), signs associated with high blood pressure (restlessness,...
Papillitis.This is another rare condition. It's caused by inflammation and deterioration of your optic disk. The main symptoms are pain and vision loss in the affected eye that can range from slight to complete loss of light perception. You may lose your sight within a few hours of becoming...
condition, feline hyperthyroidism can raise your cat’s body temperature, leading to the removal of vital fluids from the body and the risk of dehydration. Other symptoms of hyperthyroidism include vomiting and diarrhea, which can also lead to fluid loss, as well as an increased thirst in your...
cats become symptomatic in two to five days but can transmit the virus before symptoms become apparent. While the actual infection lasts up to three weeks, once symptoms subside, the cat carries the inactive virus for the rest of their life. In times of stress, outbreaks of the infection may...
In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus. In more than 90 percent of ectopic pregnancies, the fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the fallopian tube. This condition is called a tubal ectopic pregnancy. Occasionally the egg implants in the ovary, cerv...