Cat Health

Cat's Cardiovascular system

Cat’s Cardiovascular system

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The heart and the blood vessels form the cardiovascular system. The cat’s heart is a four-chambered pump, about the size ...

Declawing Cats

Declawing Cats

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The decision as to whether to have a cat declawed is certainly a controversial one, yet it is one that ...

Diabetes Insipidus in Cats

Diabetes Insipidus in Cats

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This type of diabetes should not be confused with diabetes mellitus, which involves abnormal glucose metabolism. Diabetes insipidus involves abnormal ...

Nasal Foreign Bodies

Nasal Foreign Bodies

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Occasionally, foreign bodies can gain entrance into the nasal passageways of cats via the mouth, causing extreme irritation and rhinitis ...

Hair Loss in Cats - (Alopecia)

Hair Loss in Cats – (Alopecia)

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Loss of hair, either locally or generalized over the coat of a cat, is another type of skin problem that ...

Chlamydophila in Cats: Symptoms and Treatments

Chlamydophila in Cats: Symptoms and Treatments

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Chlamydophila refers to a type of bacteria affecting cats that can cause infections like conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and respiratory disease. This ...

Arterial Thromboembolism

Arterial Thromboembolism

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Cats afflicted with cardiomyopathy suffer from impaired circulation, which in turn can lead to a condition known as arterial thromboembolism. ...

Causes of Obesity

Causes of Obesity

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The causes of obesity in cats are numerous, but the first and foremost of them is plain, old dietary indiscretion ...

The Facts Concerning Cats Anesthesia

The Facts Concerning Cats Anesthesia

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Anesthesia is a word that tends to inspire uneasiness and fear in many people. In actuality, though, anesthesia is an ...

Controlling Internal Parasites

Controlling Internal Parasites

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Left undetected and untreated, intestinal parasites can rob or cat of much-needed nutrients, can cause severe gastrointestinal upset, and can ...