Like humans, pets can suffer froma large number of diseases that lie in wait for them on the path of life. Moreover, many of them are similar to human diseases. No one is immune from disease, so timely visits to the vet for preventive and therapeutic purposes will prolong the life of your pet.
There are a huge number of diseases, thereforeto cover them all in one article is not possible. Let's talk about the most common diseases of cats. This will help you more easily navigate changes in the health and behavior of your pets.
All organs of cats, both external and internal,may be subject to disease. As with humans, cat diseases can be acute or chronic. First of all, these are skin diseases and external parasites. Representatives of the feline also have diseases associated with the respiratory organs (including viral).
Very dangerous diseases of cats belong todigestive system. Paying attention to the animal's behavior, you can quickly detect the first signs of damage to the organs of the digestive tract. These include refusal to eat, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice one of these signs in your cat.
In the intestines of the animal, helminths may be generated,and they, in turn, can affect your digestive system. Pay attention to fecal deposits. In the event of a change in color or the appearance of foreign objects, send them for examination to a veterinary laboratory. A competent professional will determine the presence of a particular parasite and help you find the right medication.
Difficult to diagnose lesionsgenitourinary system, and their danger lies in the fact that they lead the body to self-poisoning. In older cats, stones in the bladder are often formed, making it difficult to urinate. In addition, it is very painful and leads to the suffering of the animal.
Eye lesions are often found, a signwhich are purulent discharge. It is not necessary to self-treat the eyes of an animal, it can lead to blindness. Ear diseases include: ear scabies, ulcers, otitis. Ears may swell in the case of an abscess or if foreign objects get into them.
Not spared pets and tumors.In cats, two types are known: benign and malignant neoplasms. The causes of their occurrence, both in cats and in humans, are still unknown. Benign growths often develop gradually, are stationed in one place and are easy to remove. Malignant tumors in cats develop rapidly and are characterized by the development of metastases. In this case, the animal can hardly be saved, although at present the animals are even given chemotherapy.
There is another cancer.This is breast cancer in cats. As in the case of other neoplasms, the cause is not known. A pet sterilized before the first heat is most often not affected by this disease. Unlike other domestic animals, breast cancer in cats develops much less frequently. But, if a cat is diagnosed with a breast tumor, in most cases it is cancer.
Salivation, unpleasant smell, difficultySwallowing may be due to diseases of the oral cavity. The owner rarely encounters a disease of the nose. The cat is a creature highly excitable and vulnerable. Keep track of your pet's nervous system. The most common disorders of the nervous system and diseases associated with it are meningitis, hysteria, convulsions, and a nervous crisis.
Remember, cat diseases are easier to prevent than to cure. Take care of our smaller brothers. Take care of their health, and they will give you their love.
