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Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) causes feline leukemia, a type of cat cancer, as well as many other disorders including lymphoma, immune system suppression, anemia, gastrointestinal disorders, paralysis, and upper respiratory infections. In the first stage of FeLV infection, the virus is found in the blood but has not spread. Some infected cats can fight off …
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Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases in cats. The term actually refers to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the stomach lining or intestinal tracts, which causes changes in the normal bodily functions these organs perform. Symptoms Symptoms of Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease often mimic those of …
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a condition in cats caused by an infection of a coronavirus. It attacks the white blood cells, where the virus grows and mutates, using the cells to transport itself throughout the rest of the cat’s body. FIP causes severe inflammation at the infection site and can lead to a variety …
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Feline hyperthyroidism is a disorder of older cats caused by a benign adenoma tumor growing on the thyroid gland. Onset of this disorder can be gradual and may not be recognized until symptoms are far advanced. A cat with this disorder may have weight loss, increased appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, nervousness and vomiting. The …
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Ear mites are one of the most common causes of feline ear discomfort. But what exactly are ear mites? They are tiny parasites that live inside the ear canal of an infected animal; in the case of cats, the most likely organism is Otodectes cynotis. The mites live on the wax and other dirt inside …
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Feline distemper, or panleukopenia, is a serious disease most often seen in kittens under age five months. The disease is often fatal in kittens, although older cats may have a better chance to survive. Feline panleukopenia is a viral disease, and the causative virus is shed in most cats’ secretions and excretions. It can even …
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