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Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a frequently inherited heart-muscle disease in which the ventricular walls thicken and filling is impaired. Many cats show no early signs, then suddenly develop breathing distress, weakness, or sudden death from stress or arterial obstruction.
Canine and Feline Cryptosporidiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cryptosporidiosis is a protozoal (coccidian) infection of dogs and cats that causes acute, watery diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. It is most severe in young, stressed, or immunocompromised animals and is zoonotic, so hygiene is essential.
Canine and Feline Toxoplasmosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, with cats as the definitive host; dogs and cats are often silently infected but can develop respiratory and nervous signs. It is treated with sulfonamide-based anticoccidial therapy.
Canine and Feline Tapeworm Infection (Cestodiasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tapeworm infection is caused by cestodes such as Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species residing in the small intestine of dogs and cats. Heavy infections cause poor condition and intestinal blockage, and are treated with antitapeworm drugs.
Canine and Feline Trichinellosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Trichinellosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Trichinella spiralis, acquired by eating raw meat containing encysted larvae. It can cause intestinal inflammation and painful muscle infection, and is prevented by not feeding raw meat.
Canine and Feline Spirocercosis (Esophageal Worm Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Spirocercosis is a parasitic disease caused by the nematode Spirocerca lupi, which embeds in the esophageal, gastric, or aortic wall of dogs, foxes, and wolves, forming nodules and sometimes aneurysms. It is treated with anthelmintics and supportive care.
Canine and Feline Eperythrozoonosis (Hemotrophic Mycoplasmosis): Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment
Eperythrozoonosis, also called hemotrophic mycoplasmosis, is a tick- and flea-borne infectious disease of dogs and cats marked by anemia and jaundice. It is treated with tetracycline-class antibiotics and supportive care.
Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper): Symptoms and Treatment
Feline panleukopenia, also called feline distemper or infectious enteritis, is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease of cats. It causes high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and a dangerous drop in white blood cells, and is especially deadly to kittens.
Diseases with Symptoms Similar to Feline Liver Failure
Liver failure is an abnormality that occurs when the liver is affected by impaired blood flow, reduced oxygen supply, hepatotoxic drugs or chemicals, excess heat, or infectious agents. Liver failure can occur in dogs and cats of all ages and breeds. It may affect multiple organ systems, including the liver and gallbladder, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood system. Affected pets may show various symptoms, including anorexia, lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, abdominal fluid accumulation, bleeding, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin).
What to Do for Feline Liver Failure
The veterinarian will perform various tests to diagnose liver failure and rule out other diseases that may cause similar symptoms. Obtaining a complete history, describing clinical signs, and a thorough physical examination are all important methods for reaching a diagnosis. In addition, a liver biopsy is necessary in some cases to obtain a definitive diagnosis. Your veterinarian may recommend the following tests to rule out other diseases and confirm the diagnosis of liver failure.