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Feline disease refers to infections or illnesses that affect cats. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. Some diseases are symptomatic in one cat but asymptomatic in others. Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses.
The skin of a cat deficient in zinc would likely have erythema and hair loss. The cat may have crusty, scaly skin on its limbs or tail. [1] The coat of the cat becomes dull. Similarly, copper can affect coat health of cats; deficiencies will cause fading of coat color and weakened skin, leading to lesions. [3] [4]
Skin disorders are among the most common health problems in cats and have many causes. The condition of a cat's skin and coat can be an important indicator of its general health. Cheyletiellosis is a mild dermatitis caused by mites of the genus Cheyletiella. It is also known as walking dandruff due to skin scales being carried by the mites ...
This article lists veterinary pharmaceutical drugs alphabetically by name. Many veterinary drugs have more than one name and, therefore, the same drug may be listed more than once. Abbreviations are used in the list as follows: INN = International Nonproprietary Name; BAN = British Approved Name; USAN = United States Adopted Name
If you’re unsure whether your cat needs a medical evaluation, try calling the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or the Pet Poison Hotline (855-764-7661).
F. Familial renal disease in animals; Feline acne; Feline arterial thromboembolism; Feline asthma; Feline calicivirus; Feline cognitive dysfunction; Feline corneal sequestrum
Antiepileptic drugs will be used if the cause is suspected to be seizure related. Phenobarbital is the most effective of these drugs but does not work on every cat. Gabapentin may be used for both its analgesic and antiepileptic properties. It must, however, be xylitol free, as xylitol is toxic substance for several animals. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Since 2014, it is illegal in the Netherlands to breed with parent cats which bear genetic mutations or other physical abnormalities that cause health or welfare issues in their offspring. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] Examples of these genetic mutations and physical abnormalities are dwarfism , the lack of protecting fur in hairless cats, and fold-eared cats.