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  2. Flat-chested kitten syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Flat-chested kitten syndrome (FCKS) is a disorder in cats wherein kittens develop a compression of the thorax (chest/ribcage) caused by lung collapse. [citation needed] This is a soft-tissue problem and is not caused by vertebral or bony malformation.

  3. Feline viral rhinotracheitis - Wikipedia

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    In chronic nasal and sinus disease of cats, FHV-1 may play more of an initiating role than an ongoing cause. Infection at an early age may permanently damage nasal and sinus tissue, causing a disruption of ciliary clearance of mucus and bacteria, and predispose these cats to chronic bacterial infections.

  4. Feline asthma - Wikipedia

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    An adult cat having a coughing fit. Feline asthma occurs with the inflammation of the small passageways of a cat's lungs. During the attack the lungs will thicken and constrict, making it difficult for the cat to breathe. Mucus may be released by the lungs into the airway, resulting in fits of coughing and wheezing. Some cats experience a less ...

  5. Chlamydia felis - Wikipedia

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    Chlamydia felis (formerly Chlamydophila felis and before that Chlamydia psittaci var. felis) is a Gram-negative, obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen that infects cats. [2] It is endemic among domestic cats worldwide, primarily causing inflammation of feline conjunctiva , rhinitis and respiratory problems.

  6. What kind of pet insurance do you need for preventative care?

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    Heartworm disease is a severe and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels. Monthly preventive medications can protect your cat or dog ...

  7. Tracheobronchomalacia - Wikipedia

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    Tracheobronchomalacia may also occur in people who have normal cartilaginous structure of the trachea, but significant atrophy of the posterior wall, causing significant invagination of the trachea on expiration. In these cases it is more commonly known as excessive dynamic airway collapse (EDAC).

  8. 1-Ethyl-3- (3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide - Wikipedia

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    1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (EDC, EDAC or EDCI) is a water-soluble carbodiimide usually handled as the hydrochloride. [1] It is typically employed in the 4.0-6.0 pH range. It is generally used as a carboxyl activating agent for the coupling of primary amines to yield amide bonds.

  9. Allergy to cats - Wikipedia

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    Allergies to cats, a type of animal allergy, are one of the most common allergies experienced by humans.Among the eight known cat allergens, the most prominent allergen is secretoglobin Fel d 1, which is produced in the anal glands, salivary glands, and, mainly, in sebaceous glands of cats, and is ubiquitous in the United States, even in households without cats. [1]