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Flat-chested kitten syndrome (FCKS) is a disorder in cats wherein kittens develop a compression of the thorax (chest/ribcage) caused by lung collapse. [citation needed] This is a soft-tissue problem and is not caused by vertebral or bony malformation.
Frantic scratching, biting or grooming of tail and lower back; aggression towards other animals, humans and itself; and a rippling or rolling of the dorsal lumbar skin. Usual onset: Around 9–12 months, or when the cat reaches maturity. Duration: The syndrome will remain present for the cat's entire life, but episodes only last for one to two ...
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Most common in cats, the back legs become weaker until the cat displays a plantigrade stance, standing on its hocks instead of on its toes as normal. The cat may also have trouble walking and jumping and may need to sit down after a few steps. Neuropathy sometimes heals on its own within 6–10 weeks once blood sugar is regulated.
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Weight gain will occur when an animal is in a positive energy balance, meaning energy provided as calories in the diet exceed calories expended. [10] Evidence suggests that middle-aged cats and dogs, especially those between the ages of 5 and 10, may be at an increased risk of obesity. [ 11 ]
Fat cat Moses, 9, is getting his weight under control with a regular regime of hydrotherapy. Avonvale Veterinary Centres / SWNS.
When the cat runs out of fat to process, severe muscle wasting (cachexia) takes place as the body converts protein into energy. [2] Eventually the body cannot give the brain enough energy to function properly and the cat dies from malnutrition. In addition, an overworked liver can eventually fail causing total system collapse.