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The most common cause of FLUTD in cats less than 10 years of age is non-obstructive feline idiopathic cystitis.Less common causes are urolithiasis, and urethral plugs which usually result when an attack of feline idiopathic cystitis is not self-limiting and escalates into a blockage of the bladder (i.e. obstructive FIC).
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.
A 2012 survey of 445 purebred pet cats and 45 shelter cats in Finland found an overall seroprevalence of 48.4%, [137] while a 2010 survey of feral cats from Giza, Egypt found a seroprevalence rate of 97.4%. [138] Another survey from Colombia recorded seroprevalence of 89.3%, [139] whereas a Chinese study found just a 2.1% prevalence. [140]
A cat can also retain fluids and feel weak and lethargic due to heart or kidney problems. A dangerous uterine infection called pyometra causes swelling, vaginal discharge, fatigue, thirst ...
In cats under the age of 10 years old, FIC is the most common urinary disease seen in cats and UTIs are very rarely encountered. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] However, in cats over 10 years of age, UTIs are much more common and idiopathic cases are much less frequently observed. [ 4 ]
Amniotic band syndrome of the hand in a 26-year-old male. The prognosis depends on the location and severity of the constricting bands. Every case is different and multiple bands may be entangled around the fetus. Bands which wrap around fingers and toes can result in syndactyly or amputations of the digits. In other instances, bands can wrap ...
A California baby, born prematurely at 26 weeks, is a true rarity. This is 10-week-old Silas Phillips. He was born via cesarean section, completely enclosed in his amniotic sac, something known as ...
Nucleus of a female amniotic fluid cell. Top: Both X-chromosome territories are detected by FISH. Shown is a single optical section made with a confocal microscope. Bottom: Same nucleus stained with DAPI and recorded with a CCD camera. The Barr body is indicated by the arrow, it identifies the inactive X (Xi).