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Although any age, breed, or sex of cat can develop feline hyperesthesia syndrome, it has been noted that Abyssinian, Burmese, Himalayan and Siamese breeds appear to have an increased risk of developing the disease, therefore there is the possibility of a genetic link.
Seizures in cats have various initiating factors. Cats can have reactive, primary or secondary seizures. Idiopathic seizures are not as common in cats as in dogs; however, a 2008 study conducted showed that of 91 feline seizures, 25% were suspected to have had idiopathic epilepsy. [11] In the same group of 91 cats, 50% were secondary seizures ...
Various areas of the brain can be disturbed by epileptic events. [10] Epileptic seizures can have contrary clinical features. [further explanation needed] [8] Epileptic seizures can have long-lasting effects on cerebral blood flow. [11] Various kinds of epileptic seizures affect 60 million people worldwide. [9]
Biological fluid Dynamics (or Biofluid Dynamics) involves the study of the motion of biological fluids (e.g. blood flow in arteries, animal flight, fish swimming, etc.). It can be either circulatory system or respiratory systems. Understanding the circulatory system is one of the major areas of research.
This is because cats have a special organ called the ‘Jacobsen’s organ’ (or ‘vomeronasal organ’), located on the roof of their mouth. It allows them to detect pheromones and other ...
Pathogenic influence was attributed also to the extravasation of other blood born substances such as hemosiderin or iron. [8] Iron from hemoglobin, a molecule in red blood cells, can lead to the formation of free radicals that damage cell membranes; this process has been linked to epileptogenesis. [17]
Boki became the first brown bear on record to have brain surgery. Following a diagnosis of hydrocephalus, a build up of fluid in the brain, the trust made the decision to operate.
Cats have become the internet's (unofficial) mascots, and it's easy to understand why. They're always ready to get their photo taken! The members of the subreddit r/meow_irl know this and give ...