28/11/2017
😿THE MOST COMMON DISEASES IN CATS.😿
1. Otitis😿
It is an inflammation of the auditory canal very common in dogs, but also in kittens and adult cats. It can generate pain and, in more extreme cases, the loss of hearing. It is usually caused by the presence of parasites such as mites (watch your cat does not have a brown discharge in the ears when they are cleaned), but also by fungi or bacteria. If your cat has otitis, you will recognize it by the discomfort it shows when scratching or the number of times it does.
2. conjunctivitis😿
It is one of the most frequent problems in cats that can occur at any age. It is the inflammation of the mucosa of the eye. The cat can lose sight if it is not diagnosed and it is a matter of time. It can occur due to eye infections, allergies, various diseases, dirt from the environment, trauma or genetic problems. You will detect that your feline has conjunctivitis due to excess of legañas, tearing or opacity of the cornea.
3. Rage😿
This disease causes a virus that is transmitted through saliva by the bite of an infected animal. It can be transmitted between species, from animals to humans and vice versa, and is controlled by a vaccine that in several places in Spain is mandatory. Galicia, Catalonia and the Basque Country are exempt from this obligation.
4. Feline leukemia😿
It is a type of cancer that is transmitted by contact with body fluids, be it saliva, blood or urine. It usually affects more small and young specimens and can even cause death. The symptoms of this disease are lack of appetite, drowsiness, anemia, the appearance of tumors or weakness. To prevent your leukemia cat from vaccinating you.
5. Feline panleukopenia😿
Generally panleukopenia is known as feline distemper, enteritis or infectious gastroenteritis. It is a fatal disease caused by a parvovirus and the most common symptoms are fever and later hypothermia, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dehydration, anorexia and a significant drop in leukocytes and / or white blood cells in the blood. The treatment consists of intravenous hydration and antibiotics, although there is vaccination against this disease.
6. Feline immunodeficiency😿
Commonly known as feline AIDS, it is a disease that can be fatal caused by the lentivirus. It usually affects non-sterilized adult cats and the symptoms that will make us suspect this disease are: infections in the mouth, respiratory pathologies, intestinal infections, loss of a lot of weight, fungal diseases? It is transmitted by a bite from another infected animal and has no treatment or can be prevented with vaccination.
7. Peritonitis😿
It is an infectious disease caused by a virus of the coronavirus family. The most notable symptoms are: fever, anorexia, increase in the volume of the abdomen and accumulation of fluid in it, thus invading all the organs and systems of the body. It has no treatment, although there is vaccination against this disease. It can be deadly, especially in young cats.
8. Gastrointestinal problems😿
Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite or weakness, are several of the symptoms of this disease that affects our pet, especially young specimens. It normally occurs when the cat ingests food in poor condition, although it can also be caused by a bacterial infection, a virus or by the presence of parasites. If you suspect this disease, go to the veterinarian urgently.
9. Cystitis😿
As with people, the urinary system is more problematic as the cat ages. Minerals are formed that obstruct the urinary tract, which causes pain when urinating, much thirst, total absence of urination, licking of the urinary tract, vomiting or urinating in a place other than the sandbox. There is treatment to eliminate minerals and the cat also has to follow a special diet.
10. Allergies😿
Did you know that cats can also have allergies? As happens to us, cats can also have allergies to many different things, the most common are: plants, pollen, fungi, perfumes, cleaning products, to***co smoke, flea bite, some foods and even humans. Your kitten will have an allergy when you identify the following symptoms: cough, sneezing, runny nose, eye discharge, itchy nose, itchy eyes, lack of hair, skin infections, vomiting and diarrhea.
Remember to take your cat regularly to the vet, let's take care of our beautiful cats.
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