Also known as Hydrophobia, this disease affects the central nervous system and eventually leads to death. Physical Symptoms Lethargy, depression, loss of appetite. Later symptoms may include convulsions, paralysis, and death. Cause/Transmission Penetration of skin by infected saliva, usually through a bite. Treatment Consult your veterinarian. Generally affected animals are …
If you already have an older cat and want to provide it with a feline companion you need to consider several things. Is your cat likely to accept another cat into its home? Though most cats are sociable with their own “family”, they may resent the intrusion of an outsider …
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A combination of infections affecting the urinary system, especially prevalent in older male cats. If left untreated, some cases may lead to death. Physical Symptoms Bloody urine, frequent urination, difficulty urinating, inability to urinate, depression, loss of appetite. Cause/Transmission Residue building in the urinary tract or system; occasionally in the …
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Various parasites including ringworms (a fungal infection), intestinal worms, or heart worms. Diagnosis achieved through fecal samples or blood tests for heartworm. Physical Symptoms Lethargy, increased appetite or loss of appetite, swollen or bloated appearance to belly, emaciation, poor coat condition, bloody stool, vomiting, diarrhea. Some cats may not show …
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As a cat gets older, its digestive system becomes less efficient and it requires several smaller, easily digested meals a day rather than two main meals. It has been determined that changes to the digestive system begin to take place around 7 years of age and that older cats need …
Also known as Panleukopenia or Feline Infectious Enteritis, it is a highly contagious viral disease that can kill kittens and immunocompromised animals when untreated. Physical Symptoms Diarrhea, yellow or white vomit, anorexia, hunched posture, excessive drinking, lethargy, depression. Cause/Transmission Contact with infected animals, body fluids, parasites, food or water bowls, …
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Vaccinations It is important to keep Cat Flu and Feline Infectious Enteritis (Distemper) vaccinations up to date as a cat grows older. Though it’s tempting to let these lapse, an older cat has a less efficient immune system so vaccinations are more important with age. Some cats will have been …
A viral infection manifested as a respiratory or digestive tract infection. It may be of chronic or transient nature and generally affects younger cats. Physical Symptoms Respiratory or digestive symptoms including eye or nasal discharge, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, dark urine, lack of appetite, lethargy, depression, and labored breeding. Cause/Transmission Contact …
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May be caused by several agents including Calicivirus, Herpesvirus, Mycoplasma, or Chlamydia psittaci followed by opportunistic bacterial infections. Physical Symptoms Rspiratory symptoms that may include nasal discharge, sneezing, eye discharge, nasal congestion, lethargy, depression. Cause/Transmission Viral agents which result from contact with infected animals or body fluids, viruses may even …
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Older cats may be less supple than when younger and may require more help with grooming. Brushing a cat can be very relaxing and is usually enjoyable to both the cat and the owner. Daily grooming ensures quality time set aside exclusively for your cat which may otherwise be forgotten …
