Feline infectious anemia is a bacterial disease which is caused by an organism called hemobartonella felis. This organism attaches to the cats red blood cell surface which ultimately leads to anemia. It’s assumed that parasites and insects that drink blood may pass the contaminated blood after biting an infected cat on to a healthy one. [...]
Respiratory Distress
August 8, 2010 By
Respiratory distress occurs when foreign objects in the mouth, throat, nose, or bronchi obstruct the cats breathing. A collapsed lung, wounds to the chest or diaphragm may also be the cause. Signs that your cat may be in respiratory distress are as follows: gasping; pale or blue mucous membranes (check your cats gums); shallow breathing; [...]
Poisoning From Plants
July 28, 2010 By
The signs of plant poisoning will depend on the type of plant your cat has ingested. Vomiting, bloody diarrhea, excessive salivation, fever, difficulty breathing, depression, abdominal pain, collapse, irregular heartbeat, trembling, excessive irritation of the skin, mouth and throat ulcers may be present. The cats condition may deteriorate rather swiftly which can lead to convulsions, [...]
Arthritis
May 18, 2010 By
There are different kinds of arthritis. The most common form is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. What this disease does is to cause the cartilage layer on the surface of the joint to deteriorate. Although it may develop as a result to an injury to the joint surface it mostly occurs as a [...]
Hepatic Lipidosis (HL)
April 26, 2010 By
Hepatic Lipidosis or HL is a common disorder of cats and occurs when fat accumulates in the liver cells. The cause is usually due to an underlying primary condition such as diabetes, starvation, kidney disease, or obesity. Any disease process that stops a cat from eating may also cause hepatic lipidosis. The reason why this [...]
Preventing Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
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Treating Shock
February 21, 2010 By
When blood pressure falls causing inadequate blood flow to a cats organs and tissues, which results in decreased oxygen, shock will occur. The body will speed up the heart in an attempt to compensate for the decreased circulation which diverts blood flow from nonvital organs and tries to maintain enough fluid in circulation. This in [...]
Hypothermia
December 21, 2009 By
When there’s a fall in body temperature, hypothermia can occur. It can be caused by exposure to extreme cold, shock, illness, getting wet, or after anesthesia. Newborn kittens are also at risk. Signs of hypothermia include: a rectal temperature below 100° F., shivering, being cold to the touch, stiffness, depression, anxiety, and dilated pupils. The [...]
