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Cat skin disorders Some systemic diseases can become symptomatic as a skin disorder. In cats this includes one of the most devastating cat skin disorders, feline acquired skin fragility syndrome, which can come from starvation or over-treatment with cortisone-like drugs or with diabetes, FIP or Cushings Disease.kin disease may result from deficiencies in immune system function. In cats, the most common cause of immune deficiency is infection with retroviruses, FIV or FeLV, and cats with these chronic infections are subject to repeated bouts of skin infection and abscesses.
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- (Information provided with permission of Dr. Dennis Hacker, DVM, DACVO.) One of the more common ophthalmic problems seen in our cat patients is infections caused by herpesvirus. This virus causes conjunctivitis (inflammation of the moveable white tissue surrounding the eye) and/or corneal ulcers. Occasionally sneezing and mouth ulcers occur in some patients.
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- Important clinical pathogens in cats include: 1  Streptococcus canis - frequently associated with pneumonia, fasciitis and meningitis. 2  Streptococcus pneumoniae. 3  Streptococcus equi sub zooepidemicus.  Streptococcus suis.
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Cat Diseases â Common Cat Diseases Including Symptoms Also known as FIV or cat AIDS, feline immunodeficiency virus is an infectious disease caused by a retrovirus belonging to the lentivirus family. It is in the same family as the feline leukemia virus (FeLV), and is similar to the HIV virus in humans. FIV infects both domesticated cats, lions, tigers, pumas and cheetahs.
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Toxoplasmosis in Cats Toxoplasmosis is one of the most common parasitic diseases and has been found in nearly all warm-blooded animals, including pets and humans. Despite the high prevalence of T. gondii infection, the parasite rarely causes significant clinical disease in cats-or any species.
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Parasitic and infectious causes of vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats (Proceedings) Ollulanus tricuspis is a gastric nematode of cats that is occasionally identified in dogs. Its clinical significance is uncertain. It is diagnosed by microscopic examination of vomitus for adult parasites. Therapy is uncertain, but fenbendazole (10mg/kg q12h for 2 days) is effective in cats.
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Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease in Cats This paper is intended to review the ocular manifestations of systemic (parasitic, bacterial, fungal, viral, neoplastic, metabolic, vascular, and immune-mediated) diseases in the feline. The reader is encouraged to read other comprehensive reviews of these diseases.istoplasmosis is the second most common systemic fungal infection of cats. 30 The etiological agent of American histoplasmosis is the soil-borne, dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. 41 Most clinical cases occur in the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi river valleys and Texas. 42.
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All About Liver Disease in Dogs and Cats In dogs, common conditions that can result in liver damage include hepatitis, leptospirosis, diabetes, tumors, Cushing’s syndrome, and heartworm infection. In cats, the most common cause of liver damage is hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver), followed by cholangiohepatitis. Feline infectious peritonitis, toxoplasmosis, and feline leukemia can also be associated with liver disease.
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Information to help with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in cats and dogs IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome is a fairly common condition in both cats and dogs. IBS simply refers to a group of gastro-intestinal disorders that causes irritation and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract and can occur in the large intestine (colitis), the small intestine (enteritis), or the stomach (gastritis).
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- Feline infectious peritonitis is a viral disease that can settle into the spinal cord of cats and cause clinical signs of disease, as is rabies. In addition, the toxoplasmosis and cryptococcosis organisms can attack the spinal cord as well as the brain and eyes, creating a myriad of nervous symptoms.
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Liver Inflammation in Cats Cholangitis-Cholangiohepatitis Syndrome in Cats. Cholangitis is the medical term given for inflammation of the bile ducts and intrahepatic ducts -- the ducts that carry bile out of the liver. Bile, an essential component in the digestive process, begins in the liver and is then stored in the gallbladder until a meal is taken.
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- It is spread by infected ticks, contaminated water and aerosol (sneezes, coughs). Cats are also susceptible to the disease themselves. In humans it can cause fever, swollen glands and septicaemia. Rickettsia typhi (endemic/murine typhus) - this is transmitted by rat fleas that are sometimes picked up by cats.
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Ticks and Your Cat If a cat is heavily infested with ticks, the parasites can drink enough blood to cause anemia (severe blood loss). Additionally, if your cat brings ticks into the house, your family members could be exposed to Lyme disease and other diseases that ticks can transmit if they bite people. Ticks can transmit a disease called cytauxzoonosis (pronounced sight-oh-zo-uh-nosis) to cats. 1  This disease causes serious illness and even death in infected cats. Cytauxzoonosis is actually caused by two parasites.
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- Feline panleukopenia (also called feline infectious enteritis, feline distemper, and feline ataxia or incoordination) is a highly contagious viral disease of cats characterized by its sudden onset, fever, inappetence (loss of appetite), dehydration, depression, vomiting, decreased numbers of circulating white blood cells (leukopenia), and often a ...
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- There are multiple diseases and conditions of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the nervous system in cats which affect the cat's movements and coordination.
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Cat skin disorders Cat skin disorders are among the most common health problems in cats. Skin disorders in cats have many causes, and many of the common skin disorders that afflict people have a counterpart in cats. The condition of a cat's skin and coat can also be an important indicator of its general health.kin disease may result from deficiencies in immune system function. In cats, the most common cause of immune deficiency is infection with retroviruses, FIV or FeLV, and cats with these chronic infections are subject to repeated bouts of skin infection and abscesses.
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Cat Diseases Cat Diseases. Feline Panleukopenia (FVRCP): This is also called feline distemper and is one of the most common viruses of cats. It is a highly contagious disease. The highest incidence occurs in kittens 3-5 months of age. Symptoms include: fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and death.Your cat does not necessarily need to be in contact with other cats to get this disease.Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVRCP): This is a highly contagious upper respiratory disease of cats. The most common method of transmission is through fomites such as hands, clothing, feeding dishes, and litter pans.Symptoms include fever, depression, sneezing, coughing, ocular and nasal discharges, and in-appetence.our cat does not necessarily need to be in contact with other cats to get this disease. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVRCP): This is a highly contagious upper respiratory disease of cats. The most common method of transmission is through fomites such as hands, clothing, feeding dishes, and litter pans.
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Brain Disorders in Cats When a neurological problem exists, your cat may have difficulty sensing the environment around him. These conditions can be acquired from traumatic injury, infections, or they can be present from birth. Brain disorders in cats are neurological conditions that can have a variety of causes. Your cat’s nervous system is complex, consisting of the brain and spinal cord as well as the peripheral nervous system. There are a variety of neurological disorders that can affect your cat’s brain.
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis in Cats Feline infectious peritonitis is a viral disease of cats seen worldwide. Not all cats infected with the virus causing FIP will become ill, but cats who do develop signs of FIP will likely succumb to the disease eventually.t is thought that the mutation in the virus that leads to FIP is more common in cats with immature or weakened immune systems. The coronavirus is spread through direct contact via the nose and mouth with infected feces, so sharing litter boxes is a major route of transmission of coronavirus.
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- There are multiple diseases and conditions of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the nervous system in cats which affect the cat's movements and coordination. Arthritis.
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Common Cat Diseases Some of the common diseases found in cats are rabies, allergic dermatitis, dental disease, diabetes mellitus, food allergy, kidney disease, urinary tract disease, liver disease, feline panleukopenia, Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).
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Amyloidosis Amyloidosis is a condition that occurs when amyloid protein is deposited in various organs in the body. It is a progressive disease that often leads to chronic kidney failure and is mostly seen in dogs, but rare in cats. Amyloidosis can be classified as systemic or localized, which is more common.
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- Inflammation is a common cause of anaemia, particularly in cats with chronic diseases such as CKD. Iron status of cats with chronic kidney disease (2015) Gest J, Langston C & Eatroff A Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 29 pp1489-1493 states Of an interesting note, TIBC is decreased in inflammation.
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus During the early stages of infection, it is common for cats to exhibit no signs of disease at all. However, over time—weeks, months, or even years—the cat's health may progressively deteriorate or be characterized by recurrent illness interspersed with periods of relative health. Signs can include: 1  Loss of appetite. 2  Slow but progressive weight loss, followed by severe wasting late in the disease process. 3  Poor coat condition. 4  Enlarged lymph nodes. 5  Persistent fever. 6  Pale gums and other mucus membranes. 7  Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and mouth (stomatitis).