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Titin [5] (/ ˈ t aɪ t ɪ n /; also called connectin) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TTN gene. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The protein, which is over 1 μm in length, [ 8 ] functions as a molecular spring that is responsible for the passive elasticity of muscle .
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.
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. It is caused by uncontrolled cell growth, and affects a wide range of cell types and organs in the body.
Cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs is an established diagnosis, but there has been limited research for cats and treatment options are limited. [13] Drugs used for treatment of the disease have been approved for use in dogs. However, they are used off-label in treatment of cats. [1] Early diagnosis improves results of long-term treatment. [6]
Hemangiosarcoma is a rapidly growing, highly invasive variety of cancer that occurs almost exclusively in dogs, and only rarely in cats, horses, mice, [1] or humans (vinyl chloride toxicity). It is a sarcoma arising from the lining of blood vessels; that is, blood-filled channels and spaces are commonly observed microscopically.
They surveyed over 400 cat parents about their cats’ behavior after losing another cat or dog, and found that they showed behaviors we tend to associate with grief, like eating less and playing ...
“Consult a veterinarian immediately if your cat becomes sick after being in contact with rodents.” In 2021, seven counties in Colorado were warned to be on guard against the plague after a 10 ...
Jungle cats, male Teddy and female Binks, were days away from being euthanised before they were moved. The park's owner Jamie Mintram said the pair were settling in to their new home, despite ...