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Cancer in cats is the leading cause of death among cats. It is caused by uncontrolled cell growth, and affects a wide range of cell types and organs in the body. Feline cancer initially manifests as a lump or bump on any parts of the body. It rapidly grows in the affected cell, attaches itself to the tissue under the skin in that area, and ...
OCD. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [ 3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [ 4] and it is considered to be a type of pica.
Cat-scratch disease. An enlarged lymph node in the armpit region of a person with cat-scratch disease, and wounds from a cat scratch on the hand. Cat-scratch disease ( CSD) is an infectious disease that most often results from a scratch or bite of a cat. [ 4] Symptoms typically include a non-painful bump or blister at the site of injury and ...
The first theory suggests feline hyperesthesia syndrome is a behavioural disorder, which is caused by either behavioural displacement or stress factors. Stress increases the release of [alpha]-melanocyte-stimulating hormone and causes increased grooming and endorphin production. [ 2][ 4][ 5][ 6] Behavioural displacement would occur when a cat ...
1. Secure furniture to the wall. Cats love to climb on top of things, so make sure that any wobbly furniture is secured to the wall. 2. Hide your cables. Cats also love to play with long, dangly ...
Feline odontoclastic resorption lesion ( FORL) is a syndrome in cats characterized by resorption of the tooth by odontoclasts, cells similar to osteoclasts. FORL has also been called Feline tooth resorption ( TR ), neck lesion, cervical neck lesion, cervical line erosion, feline subgingival resorptive lesion, feline caries, or feline cavity.
Specialty. Dermatology. Psychiatry. Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused. [ 4][ 5]
Symptoms. Allergic symptoms to cat dander might include: swollen, red, itchy, and watery eyes; nasal congestion, itchy nose, sneezing, fever, hives, rash, or itchy skin. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to cats range from mild to severe, and include: swollen, red, itchy, and watery eyes ( allergic conjunctivitis ); nasal congestion, itchy nose ...