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Trichinellosis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

The parasitic illness Trichinellosis is caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis. In this article, we explore this disease further and how to recognize it. Read

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Trichinellosis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment By Roy Higgs

The parasitic illness Trichinellosis is caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis. In this article, we explore this disease further and how to recognize it.

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Tuberculosis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment By Roy Higgs

A prevalent and dangerous health issue for felines is TB, a condition brought on by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In this article, we go further into this disease and how it can be managed.

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Tularemia in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment By Roy Higgs

A bacterial infection known as tularemia, or "rabbit fever," may afflict a number of animals, including cats. In this article, we break down its effect and treatments with cats.

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Twisting of the Spleen (Splenic Torsion) in Cats By Roy Higgs

Cats are susceptible to splenic torsion, a dangerous medical ailment. It is an uncommon disorder where the spleen twists, potentially damaging the organ and obstructing blood flow. Learn more about this disorder in this article.

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Types of Anemia in Cats and How to Prevent/Treat Them By Roy Higgs

Anemia in cats develops when the number of red blood cells, which transport oxygen to the body's tissues, decreases. Learn how to manage and prevent this disease in this article.

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Types of Bone Disorders in Cats By Roy Higgs

For our feline friends, bone problems may be a serious and disabling ailment. We'll talk more about this here.

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Types of Pneumonia in Cats By Roy Higgs

Pneumonia in cats can be caused by various bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other microorganisms. Take a closer look at different types of pneumonia and their causes, symptoms, and treatment.

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Tyzzer Disease in Cats: A Detailed Guide By Roy Higgs

Tyzzerโ€™s disease is a bacterial infection in cats that is deadly if not properly managed. We discuss how to recover and prevent this cat problem.

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Umbilical Hernia in Cats: A Detailed Overview By Roy Higgs

Umbilical hernias in cats are somewhat frequent abdominal ailments that can affect cats of all ages and breeds. In this article, we explore this disease in depth.

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Understanding Feline Hepatic Lipidosis: The Silent Killer in Cats By Roy Higgs

Feline hepatic lipidiosis is often called a silent killer because the disease doesnโ€™t cause any visible symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. Learn more about its diagnosis and treament.

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Upper Respiratory Infections In Cats By Roy Higgs

Although they are a common condition in cats, upper respiratory infections are one of the hardest to treat. They are brought on by bacteria and viruses, which frequently cause inflammation of the throat, eyes, and nasal passages.

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Vacuolar Hepatopathy in Cats: A Closer Look By Roy Higgs

Cats of any age or breed may develop vacuolar hepatopathy, which is characterized by an accumulation of vacuoles inside the liver cells. Learn more about this liver disorder in this article.

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Visceral Vascular Tumors in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment By Roy Higgs

Cats' soft tissues can experience the unusual neoplastic disorder known as visceral vascular tumors. In this article, we look into this condition in our felines.

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Von Willebrand's Disease: A Feline Bleeding Disorder By Roy Higgs

Von Willebrand's Disease (VWD) is a common bleeding illness characterized by a deficit or dysfunction of the Von Willebrand factor (VWF). We go into a deeper discussion in this article.

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Warning Signs of a Sick Cat By Team PetCareRx

Illness in your cat may not always be easy to detect and early detection often requires prompt treatment. Read about warning signs your cat may be sick.

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Ways To Treat Hemangiosarcoma In Cats By Meredith Alling

Hemangiosarcoma is a tumor of blood vessel cells that have become cancerous. Getting this diagnosis can be devastating since this is a particularly aggressive and fast moving type of cancer. Depending on your cat's case, there maybe options available to extend your cat's life just a little bit longer than most. Learn more here.

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What Are Cat Flu Symptoms? By Meredith Alling

When flu season comes around, your cat is susceptible to getting sick just as easily as you. Find out here what symptoms to look out for as well as prevention and treatment options.

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What Can Cause a Scared Cat to Panic By Jesse Feldman

Cats can be very temperamental animals and some are capable of being scared quite easily. Here are a few common reasons a cat might panic.

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What Causes A Collapsed Trachea In Dogs And Cats By Meredith Alling

A collapsed trachea can severely affect your pet's breathing and if not diagnosed and treated properly, can lead to serious health problems. Learn more here.

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What Does It Mean When Cats Drool? By ContentFly

A drooling cat may be rare, but itโ€™s also an adorable sight. Still, itโ€™s important for you to know when the drool is harmless, and when it points to a bigger problem!

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What is a High White Blood Cell Count in Cats? By Ellen Thompson

White blood cells fight off infections in your cat's body. If your cat has a high white blood cell count, that is a clear sign that something is wrong.

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What is Cat Scratch Fever? By Meredith Alling

Youโ€™ve probably heard of โ€œcat scratch feverโ€ thanks to Ted Nugentโ€™s famous song. But cat scratch fever -- actually known as cat scratch disease -- is more than just the basis for a groovy 70s jam; itโ€™s an infection caused by bacteria carried in flea feces.

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What Is Feline Babesiosis? By Roy Higgs

Feline babesiosis is a vector-borne disease caused by the Babesia Felis parasite. The infection causes anemia, lethargy, fever, and fatigue in affected cats.

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What Is Feline Hyperesthesia By Madeleine Burry

Feline hyperesthesia is one of those health conditions that's hard to diagnose and even more difficult to treat because of the strange symptoms that come a long with it. Learn more here.

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