Polycystickidney disease(PKD).PKD is an inherited kidney disease that commonly affects Persian cats, the parent breed of Himalayans. It's genetic, so the only way to prevent it is through responsible breeding. PKD causes cysts to form on the kidneys, gradually leading tokidney failure.Your vet...
Some studies suggest that polycystic kidney disease is more likely to occur in Persian cats. The likelihood can be as high as 50% in Persian cats in certain countries, including the U.K. Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary disease that causes tiny cysts inside the cat’s kidneys when ...
Conditions including asthma, retinal atrophy, and polycystic kidney disease have similarities inhumans and cats. “If we have 21,000 genes in the human body, a majority of those are the same genes that are found in cats and dogs and pigs and horses, as well,” said Lyon. “So most all ...
While the term STD has been around a long time (way back when, it was called venereal disease (VD) – named after Venus, the goddess of love), STI is becoming increasingly popular. Some people think this newer term also helps minimize stigma around these conditions – it’s less harsh t...
There has been increased research on women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), for example, and who have difficulties getting pregnant due to the syndrome. A summary of several articles between 2006 and 2014 on this topic by HealthCMI found that acupuncture can help balance out hormones,...
Kidney disease in cats is prevalent. If your cat was just diagnosed with kidney or “renal” disease, read on! The kidneys are normally vital in eliminating wastes from the body, concentrating urine, and balancing the amount of water and electrolytes (such as salt) in the body. If the ...
At present, the main health concern to keep in mind for your exotic shorthair is a condition calledpolycystic kidney disease(PKD). This disease is common in Persians and could easily be inherited by your exotic kitten. You can screen for this condition with a DNA test. It’s a very serio...