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Feline arterial thromboembolism (FATE syndrome) (German: Feline arterielle Thromboembolie) is a disease of the domestic cat in which blood clots block arteries, causing severe circulatory problems. Relative to the total number of feline patients, the disease is rare, but relatively common in cats with heart disease: about one-sixth of cats with ...
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in domestic cats; [69] [70] [71] the disease process and genetics are believed to be similar to the disease in humans. [72] In Maine Coon cats, HCM has been confirmed as an autosomal dominant inherited trait. [ 73 ]
Other reasons for euthanasia include congestive heart failure, renal failure, respiratory distress, and neurological symptoms. Cats that have been treated with radiotherapy or pituitary surgery may have a good prognosis; survival has been observed for several years.
Covid infection may cause myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation, in pets infected with the coronavirus. Myocarditis is a rare side effect of the covid vaccine.
Concurrent renal disease is not uncommon in hyperthyroid cats and renal disease can complicate treatment for hyperthyroidism. The two symptoms may mask the serum levels used to diagnose the other condition. Some estimates have up to 40% of hyperthyroid cats having chronic kidney disease. [2]
Heart failure has historically been irreversible, but a new study suggests that could change. At the University of Utah, scientists used a new gene therapy that reversed heart failure in animals.
Feline disease refers to infections or illnesses that affect cats. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. Some diseases are symptomatic in one cat but asymptomatic in others. Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses.
What are the symptoms of bird flu in cats? The AVMA recommends pet owners look out for signs such as loss of appetite, lethargy and fever. A bird flu infection can quickly progress with neurologic ...