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Suprelorin
Deslorelin (Suprelorin) is an anti-androgenic hormone used as an off-label treatment for anoestrus and other oestrus disorders in female cats. It has also been used in cats for conditions such as inappropriate elimination. Actions Deslorelin effects contraception by temporarily suppressing the reproductive endocrine system, preventing production of pituitary (FSH and LH) and gonadal hormones (estradiol and progesterone […]
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Nocardiosis
Nocardiosis is not an uncommon bacterial disease in cats, caused by a genus of weakly-staining Gram-positive, catalase-positive, rod-shaped bacteria found worldwide in soil that is rich with organic matter. Most Nocardia infections are acquired by inhalation of the bacteria or through traumatic introduction. Although serological tests can be run to determine strain identities, the generic name is […]
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Cryptorchidism (retained testicle)
Introduction Each testicle starts out inside the abdominal cavity of the kitten and descends into the scrotum after passing through the inguinal canal in the groin. Normally, testicles are present in the scrotum at birth or shortly afterward, although they may be very small and difficult to detect. By the age of 6 to 8 […]
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) represents the most common myocardial disease in cats. Other variants of cardiomyopathy, including restrictive and dilated cardiomyopathy, account for only 30% of cases seen in this species. Aortic thromboembolism is one of the most serious and difficult-to-manage complications of feline cardiac disease. Most, but not all, cats presenting with signs of aortic thromboembolism are found to have […]
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Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)
Contents 1 Introduction 2 Causes 3 Clinical signs 4 Diagnosis 4.1 Calcium Oxalate 4.2 Struvite 4.3 Others 5 Treatment 6 Aftercare 6.1 Medication 6.2 Dietary change 7 References Introduction The term ‘cystitis’ means an irritation of the urinary bladder. It occurs in both male and female cats and is also known as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). It affects the bladder (not the kidneys), resulting […]
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Asthma
Asthma is quite common in cats and can be as severe as it is in humans. Feline chronic bronchitis and feline asthma are two of the most common respiratory diseases in cats. Although clinical signs such as coughing, wheezing and exercise intolerance are similar, it remains controversial whether chronic bronchitis and asthma are two separate […]
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Acid-base balance
Acid-base balance is critical when testing feline biochemistry to assess homeostasis. Acid-base balance is important for maintaining the narrow pH range that is required for various enzyme systems to function optimally in the body. Normal blood pH ranges from 7.3-7.4.3 Decreased pH is termed acidemia and is caused by an increase in the concentration of hydrogen ions […]
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The best cat harness and leash [How to make the right choice]
It turns out that although it is not widespread, walking a cat on a leash is not at absolutely impossible. Like all other animals, your cat will also enjoy outdoor time, the singing of the birds and the scent of cut grass. Even more, walking your cat can turn into another nice way to spend […]
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Tonkinese
Once called the Golden Siamese, the Tonkinese is in fact a hybrid of Burmese and Siamese breeds. Initially developed in the United States in the 1930s, the blend of these two breeds resulted in a type which displayed obvious, but more refined characteristics of each. No deliberate breeding program followed and official record of the […]
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Snowshoe
The Snowshoe Cat first appeared in the 1960s, as a result of cross-breeding a Siamese and an American Shorthair. The ears are large, with a triangular head that most often has black markings. The eyes are blue. The coat is short-haired and is white and gray. The tail is medium-sized. There are several varieties, such […]