Common cat diseases
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The idea of a creature growing inside our pets is a rather disturbing one. Parasitic tapeworms can feed off your animal's food source, but it is difficult to know one is present. Unfortunately, if your cat is infected by a tapeworm, then they will not be able to tell you about it. You need to look carefully...
If your cat behaves in a different way or does something you have never seen it do before it will certainly surprise you. This is why it is good to inquire about the subject and consult our veterinarian if something really worries us. One thing that surprises many people who live with cats is to find...
Distemper in cats is a viral disease caused by feline parvovirus virus, also known as Panleukopenia. This is a serious condition that can significantly endanger the health of your pet, so that in the presence of early symptoms it is best to immediately consult a veterinarian. But how to tell if a cat has distemper?...
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Does you cat have feline herpes virus? If so, we recommend that you keep on reading this post. Herpesvirus or FHV-1 is an infection of the airways that is often associated with feline caliciviruses, both responsible for cat flu. Herpes tends to remain latent (inactive) after it has been treated and many cats...
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Cat cystitis is very similar to the cystitis that us humans can suffer. It is an inflammation of the urinary bladder that causing discomfort during urination. What are the main causes? Stress is the main cause but cystitis can also be due to an infection by a virus or bacteria, obesity or it can also...
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Feline scabies is one of the most common diseases your cat can suffer from, and it can be treated with home remedies. Mites embed themselves under the skin and cause very annoying and irritating infections and symptoms such as itching, rash and peeling skin, among others. It is a highly contagious skin...
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Unlike dogs, cats are not prone to ear infections,but if they are unfortunate enough to contract one, treatment can be difficult. Why is this so? The ears of cats are very complex and delicate. When horrible parasites enter or even over-accumulation of earwax occurs, different infections can gather. Feline...
Ticks are, along with fleas, the most common external parasites in dogs and cats. However, if your cat is a house cat and rarely leaves the home, seldom spending time in the garden or green areas, the chances of becoming infected are reduced. Nonetheless, whilst this reduces the risk, it does not completely...
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Do you think that your cat has parasites? Parasites can seriously harm the health of your cat, for example, weakening their immune system, causing malnutrition and complications in breathing, damaging the kidneys and, in serious cases, can lead to death. For this reason, it is extremely important to deworm...
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The body temperature of your feline ranges between 38 and 39 degrees. If this range is exceeded, your cat has a fever. You should therefore pay attention to find the cause of this change in temperature that can seriously jeopardise your cat's health. Fever is a symptom that something is wrong, which...
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Feline cystitis is a fairly common condition that affects both females and males and can be very painful for your cat. It is a complex disease to diagnose but once positively diagnosed, you must start short and long term treatment straight away. Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) requires medication and...
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Kidney failure, also known as renal failure is the inability of the kidneys to do their job properly. It can occur in almost all animals, including cats, and according to its duration, can be acute or chronic. This disease can be caused by problems in various parts of the urinary system, either in the kidneys...
Anemia occurs when there is a low amount of red blood cells in the blood causing there to be low oxygen levels in the body. The causes of anemia in cats are many and varied so in this article we will give you some tips so you can tell if your cat has anemia. You will recognize the symptoms, causes and possible...
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When your pet is apathetic and listless it is normal to think it is sick, the problem lies in determining exactly what is wrong with it so you can help. One of the most common questions that owners ask is:how can I tell if my cat has a temperature?, On OneHowTo.com we describe the main symptoms of this...
If you have chosen to have a cat you want to know everything about their care, hygiene, and probably what are the most common cat diseases and their symptoms.
In order to prevent the most common cat diseases, get your cat vaccinated and make sure you take good care of them. Most of the common diseases...
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One of the most common skin diseases in cats is fungus. It is a surface infection which is also known under the name of dermatophytosis. It usually affects the legs and face, manifested by skin lesions, swelling, crusting and especially hairless areas. It is a very annoying condition for your cat, and...
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If your cat has access to the outside world and has started to lick and scratch itself too often it may have mites. You may also find small oranges dots throughout its body or even a black liquid in their ears. If this is the case, your feline friend is infected with mites and we must take urgent measures...
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