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Feline chlamydiosis, also known as feline pneumonitis, is a respiratory infection that can range from mild to very severe and is spread through direct contact.
The symptoms include conjunctivitis, which causes discharge and redness from the eyes. Other signs include sneezing, coughing, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing.
Treatment involves the use of both oral and opthalmic [...]

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The following is a list of signs to watch for that may indicate that your cat may have a  kidney problem.

increase or decrease in normal water consumption

increase or decrease in normal urine output

blood in urine

diarrhea

vomiting

weight loss and anorexia

sensitivity or pain in back, near kidney (for example the cat may have a hunched posture)

dull haircoat

fever

excessive [...]

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CPR must be performed if the cat has no heartbeat and isn’t breathing. If the cat does have a heartbeat but no respiration, artificial respiration should be performed instead. Never attempt to perform CPR on a cat who is breathing. Since CPR is difficult to perform, if it is at all possible to get to [...]

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A cat with a low serum calcium level can develop eclampsia due to the calcium demand during nursing. This is more likely to occur when the mother cat has a large litter. Initially the first signs of eclampsia are restlessness, rapid breathing, uncoordinated gait, pale mucous membranes, and a dangerously high fever. The muscles in [...]

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