When the vet listens to the heart, as well as the rapid rate, they may hear a heart murmur, an irregular heart beat,caused by the effect of excessive thyroid hormones on the heart and on the nervous system. In around 20% of cases, affected cats also have high blood pressure. The brea...
As your diabetic cat goes to the loo, the volume of urine can be increased to get rid of the filtered-out glucose, leading to a loss of vital fluids and ultimately a dehydrated puss. Hyperthyroidism As a metabolic condition, feline hyperthyroidism can raise your cat’s body temperature, le...
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...
Heart murmur; rapid heart rate; an abnormal heartbeat known as a “gallop rhythm” Hyperactivity/restlessness Aggression Enlarged thyroid gland, which feels like a lump on the neck Thickened nails Less than 10% of cats suffering from hyperthyroidism exhibitatypicalsigns such as poor appetite, loss ...
Roundworms swim around in your cat’s intestines. They don’t typically cause major problems for adult cats, but roundworm infections are much more serious in kittens or senior cats with other health issues. “Roundworms can be fatal depending on the age and general condition of the kitten,”...
In about 80% of cases, toxoplasmosis does not cause any symptoms and a person who is infected will not be aware that they are infected. Symptoms, if the occur, usually appear 1-2 weeks after contact with the parasite. Affecting the brain, lung, heart, eyes, or liver, symptoms include:...
I also agree to receive emails from MedicineNet and I understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet subscriptions at any time. What are treatment options for allergies? The treatment for allergies depends on the particular condition. Some general guidelines are as follows: Allergic rhinitis and ...
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...
size. Cats vary in ideal weight even within specific breeds. The way veterinarians and pet parents can tell if their cat is overweight is based on a body condition scale.This scaleinvolves looking at a cat’s silhouette or body shape and feeling for their ribs and any large areas of fat...
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...