Health guide

Cats

Paralysis (thromboembolism) in cats

It's very scary when your cat suddenly develops paralysis (or a thrombus). At first the cat screams in pain and is very confused. This is due to the sudden loss...

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Osteoarthritis in cats

Osteoarthritis is a condition that is very common in older cats. Often these animals are not treated properly. The symptoms of osteoarthritis in cats are very difficult to spot, cats...

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Malignant lymphoma in cats

Malignant lymphoma is a cancer of blood cells in animals. Malignant lymphoma occurs in a variety of animal species, but this article focuses on the disease in cats. Malignant lymphoma...

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Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) in cats

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. In cats, the symptoms of pancreatitis are slightly different from those in other animals, making it difficult to identify the disease. Pancreatitis is usually...

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Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) in cats

Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland. This condition occurs exclusively in cats. The thyroid is an organ in the neck. It consists of 2 halves that sit on the left...

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Heartworm in cats

Heartworm in cats is caused by the worm Dirofilaria immitis. This worm is mainly found in the Mediterranean region. Recently, heartworms have been diagnosed in cats. Researchers even assume that...

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