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It has been noted that affected cats tend to be dominating rather than submissive; some research argues that feline hyperesthesia syndrome is a form of conflict displacement, rather than just a form of general behavioural displacement, wherein the affected cat acts out thwarted territorial disputes on its own body. [9]
Older cats display more symptoms of the disease than younger cats. [6] [7] Behavioural symptoms usually become apparent in cats older than 10 years. [3] Main signs of FCD can be summarized with the acronym DISH: Disorientation, reduced social Interactions, Changes in Sleep patterns, loss of Housetraining skills. [8]
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a group of genetic diseases seen in certain breeds of dogs and, more rarely, cats. Similar to retinitis pigmentosa in humans, [1] it is characterized by the bilateral degeneration of the retina, causing progressive vision loss culminating in blindness.
Once your beloved cat reaches 10 years or older, they are typically considered to be a senior. As our kitties enter their golden years, they may need adjustments in how they are cared for by their ...
The cat’s name is Spyro, according to an April 3 Facebook post by the humane society. “She must have been in pain because right after her surgery her whole personality changed,” the humane ...
It takes a very special soul to take in a senior pet. Even more so, one that needs as much love and attention as a sick senior pet does. Christina Ha recently took in the sweetest senior cat with ...
Unlike undersized cats of normal proportions (such as Toy and Teacup Persians), [6] dwarf cats suffer from a genetic mutation called pseudoachondroplasia (dwarfism without enlarged heads), a type of osteochondrodysplasia (bone and cartilage disorder). These genetic disorders of bone and cartilage are typically manifested as abnormal bone shape ...
Mydriasis is the dilation of the pupil, usually having a non-physiological cause, [3] or sometimes a physiological pupillary response. [4] Non-physiological causes of mydriasis include disease, trauma, or the use of certain types of drug.