Hydronephrosis is basically the dilation of the renal pelvis usually caused by an obstruction of the urinary flow. Consistent in the stagnation of urine following obstruction of the ureter. Hydronephrosis can be both unilateral and bilateral. Let’s say that it is not a very frequent pathology, it is rarely seen, but especially in dogs and cats suffering from … Read more
The word “anemia” is used to define a decrease in the number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) or in the reduced amount of hemoglobin present in the blood. Feline infectious anemia, also known as hemobartonellosis, is a disease caused by parasitic bacterial microorganisms that attach to the surface of red blood cells resulting in life-threatening haemolytic anemia. This … Read more
Cough is a reflex caused by the presence of an irritant in the bronchial ducts. Cough in cats is not as frequent as in dogs, but it is a problem to keep under control and not to be underestimated if it persists for days. Symptoms and remedies to relieve cough discomfort An infectious cough is recognized by these … Read more
With the arrival of summer the problems for our animals increase, both from the point of view of nutrition and from a health point of view. In fact, with the heat above all, cats and dogs have less appetite and we will have to prefer a much more humid diet rich in minerals and omega 3/6 … Read more
The term hyphema we mean the bleeding of the cat’s eye. The effusion originates from the iris blood vessels but can also originate from the ciliary body, choroidal blood vessels, or retinal blood vessels. Cats affected by this disease experience a progressive decline in visual function, in both one and both infected eyes. However, if only one eye is involved, the cat’s behavior is usually normal. obviously the … Read more
Asthma that affects cats is almost similar to asthma that affects humans. It is an inflammation that limits the passage of air from the trachea to the lungs. In the event of an asthma attack, these passages thicken and narrow, making it difficult for air to pass through. This often leads to breathing difficulties, which can worsen within minutes. The lungs … Read more
They have always called it “the disease of cats” and in fact 30% of felines are affected by it. Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. Toxoplasmosis infections usually cause no symptoms in adult humans. Sometimes a few weeks or a month of mild flu-like illness such as muscle aches, lymphadenopathy may be found. In a few … Read more
One of the most common causes in cats and dogs with neurological problems that are taken to the vet will be of the cerebellar type and therefore ataxic. It is difficult if you are not in the medical field to know well what cerebellar ataxia is. We of love on all fours will try to explain in an … Read more
There are many dangers that come from the outside for our cats. In particular, close and frequent contact with stray cats – sometimes afflicted by even serious diseases such as feline leukosis, viral immunodeficiency and typhus – can seriously endanger the health of the domestic cat. But what is cat typhus? Also called feline panleukopenia, it is a very … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered if cats get colds, the answer is no. In fact, cats do not get colds like humans. Colds in humans are caused by the rhinovirus, while cats acquire upper respiratory infections. This infection is similar to a cold and is called infectious rhinotracheitis, (also known as cat flu). What are the symptoms of cat colds? Nasal discharge, … Read more
