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First reported in 1980 by J. Tuttle in a scientific article, feline hyperesthesia syndrome, also known as rolling skin disease, is a complex and poorly understood syndrome that can affect domestic cats of any age, breed, and sex. [1][2][3][4][5] The syndrome may also be referred to as feline hyperaesthesia syndrome, apparent neuritis, atypical ...
Cats can use a range of communication methods, including vocal, visual, tactile and olfactory communication. Up to 21 different cat vocalizations have been observed. [3] They use visual signals, or body language, to express emotions like relaxation, fear, and aggression. Cats use several types of tactile behaviors to communicate, such as ...
Feline cognitive dysfunction ( FCD) is a cognitive disease prevalent in cats, directly related to the brain aging, leading to changes in awareness, deficits in learning and memory, and decreased responsiveness to stimuli. It is also known as cognitive dysfunction syndrome ( CDS ). Alzheimer's disease and dementia in humans are diseases with ...
A purr or whirr is a tonal fluttering sound made by some species of felids, including both larger, outdoor cats and the domestic cat (Felis catus), as well as two species of genets. It varies in loudness and tone among species and in the same animal. In smaller and domestic cats it is known as a purr, while in larger felids, such as the panther ...
Cats may pant in response to anxiety, fear or excitement. Panting can also be caused by play, exercise, or stress from things like car rides. However, if panting is excessive or the cat appears in distress, it may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as a nasal blockage, heartworm disease, head trauma, or drug poisoning. [17]
Ailurophobia. Specialty. Psychology. Ailurophobia (/ aɪˌlʊərəˈfoʊbiə /) [1] is the persistent and excessive fear of cats. [2] Like other specific phobias, the exact cause of ailurophobia is unknown, and potential treatment generally involves therapy. [3][4] The name comes from the Greek words αἴλουρος (ailouros), 'cat', and ...
Excessive barking or crying, destructive behavior, and inappropriate urination and defecation indoors/out of the litterbox are common separation anxiety symptoms in both cats and dogs, along with ...
Feline spongiform encephalopathy ( FSE) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the brains of felines. This disease is known to affect domestic, captive, and wild species of the family Felidae. [ 1] Like BSE, this disease can take several years to develop. It is currently believed that this condition is a result of felines ingesting bovine ...