Feline Overactive Thyroid

Cat Allergies: Cats, like humans, can suffer a wide range of allergies. The most common allergy among cats is flea allergy. As cats age, their sensitivity to flea bites increases. Food allergies account for another 5-10% of cat allergies. Food allergies can manifest as dermatitis and severe itching, vomiting and diarrhea, but can take up to 10 years to manifest.

Vomiting: Some cats vomit all the time, while others rarely do. One of the most common reasons for vomiting is hairballs. All cats benefit from regular brushing to help reduce shedding and ingestion of hair. To check if your cat has vomited as a result of hairballs, examine the vomit carefully for small gray pellets or pieces, regardless of hair color of your cat. Hairballs can occur even with shorthair cats. Another reason for vomiting might be that your cat is allergic to his food. Try to switch to another brand with very different ingredients and no food coloring to see if that helps. Sometimes cats vomit when they have worms. Consult your veterinarian for an appointment against intestinal worms. Serial start-up can also be a sign of hyperthyroidism or kidney infection. This is especially common in cats. Your veterinarian can do a blood test to check either. You know the habits of your cat. If he vomits more than usual or in some way demonstrates a departure from his normal habits, take it to the vet. The key is to give him lots of fluids to avoid dehydration.

Diarrhea: If your cat has persistent diarrhea, you can try changing his diet. You can try boiled rice, cottage cheese, bread, plain yogurt, boiled chicken, chicken broth or strained meat. Pick the ones your cat prefers. If symptoms persist for more than two days, take your cat to the vet with a stool sample. You should also call your veterinarian immediately if your kitten is weak or listless, or refuses to take fluids.

Feline Urinary Syndrome (FUS) Feline urinary syndrome or FUS, is an inflammation, irritation and / or obstruction of lower urinary tract. The inability to urinate can become a situation of life or death if not treated quickly. FUS is far more common among male cats than females. Your cat could have FUS if it strains to urinate, has blood in the urine, makes frequent trips to the litter box with only small amounts set aside, or forget how to use the litter box.

Diabetes: Diabetes occurs in cats that can not properly regulate their blood sugar in the blood. Symptoms can include excessive thirst and urination, weight loss or obesity. Older cats are more likely to develop diabetes than younger ones. Diabetic cats should be kept indoors to prevent accidental feeding that could elevate his blood sugar.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Although this disease is linked to HIV, it is not possible to contract AIDS from a cat with FIV. FIV is passed through open wounds such as cat bites, resulting in an impaired immune system. As there is currently no vaccine against this disease, FIV-positive cats should be kept indoors and away from other cats.

Upper respiratory diseases respiratory disease will manifest itself in your cat with the symptoms of colds or flu, a runny nose and sneezing combined with reddened, runny eyes.

The feline herpes virus: Do not worry, you can not catch herpes from your cat! FHV affects only cats.

Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia is a bacteria like organism that inhabits the tissues around the eyes. The most common symptom is conjunctivitis, which is generally considered one eye first, then spreads to both eyes.