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DOG PROBLEMS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CAT PROBLEMS-Questions & Answers
For the last two weeks my cat has been walking around with his mouth partially open and...
I would be concerned that this could be a symptom of a bigger problem like dental disease, infection, trauma or something stuck in his mouth. I believe this new behavior is unlikely associated with the heat. I would have your cat examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible.
I foster cats and kittens. My specific question is about the survival percentage of...
Good for you for all your hard work with these kittens. Anyone that has had a litter of kittens to feed and care for knows how very much work it is. I agree with you that it is hard to find good statistics on kitten mortality.
In a breeding situation, the average loss is about 15-25% of the kittens. This is higher than many other domestic animals. And for your situation, there are many more variables. You're right that if the kittens have not nursed and have not gotten that colostrum to help their immune system, they tend to do much worse. You may also have kittens that had an ill mom, poor living situation before they came to you, congenital defects etc. In an orphaned newborn litter of kittens, I do not think it is unreasonable to assume you will lose at least one kitten, even under the best circumstances.
I know lots of people will say they've had much better luck and hardly ever lose a kitten, but there are also many that have lost a lot as well. Of the kittens that don't make it, most will pass in those first three days of life. I wish I could give you an exact number but hope this will help. And don't forget every orphaned kitten you fostered that did make it, they likely would not have if you hadn't intervened. For them, they hit the jackpot!
I have a brother and sister combo, both are approximately 11-1/2 years old and are indoor...
An older cat that is losing weight is probably one of the most frustrating mysteries for a veterinarian. You are absolutely correct that weight loss is not normal and I am so happy you are continuing to pursue this. With his symptoms of a good appetite and weight loss, you may want to pursue further testing of his thyroid IF it was towards the high end of normal. Many cats can fall into a "gray zone" with their thyroid that makes diagnosis difficult. An alternate thyroid test can sometimes help; your veterinarian can help you know if this could be an option. In a cat with weight loss and normal labs and x-rays, I often think of intestinal disease. Intestinal disease, like inflammatory bowel disease, does not show up on normal labs and unfortunately can only be diagnosed with biopsies. It is certainly an option to consider endoscopy or exploratory surgery to get biopsy samples. We can also sometimes get an idea of intestinal disease through a blood test that looks at folate and cobalamin levels. Also an option is an abdominal ultrasound; sometimes we can pick things up there that were not readily apparent on an x-ray. Talk to your veterinarian about these options and she or he may also have some other options based on your cat's specifics. Hope this helps and that you are able to get to the bottom of this.
I've had cats all of my life. After moving to the southwest, some of my cats have...
Stomatitis is a severe inflammation of the entire mouth and is usually immune-mediated. Unfortunately, in most cases we do not know the underlying cause and for that reason it is extremely difficult to prevent. Treatment is usually started by performing a thorough dental cleaning under anesthesia followed by daily at home care. In many cases, cats with stomatitis may need multiple teeth extracted to treat the inflammation in their mouth. It is important to address this in your cats. Left untreated, many cats with stomatitis will start to have a decreased appetite, weight loss and oral pain.
My cat has just come inside and his pupils are huge, no iris at all and is bumping into...
From your description, it sounds very much like your cat is blind. If your cat is older, my first thought would be that your cat has high blood pressure. A cat's blood pressure can increase with many disease processes (kidney disease, thyroid disease, heart disease) and sometimes as a primary problem.
When the blood pressure gets too high, the retinas (the back of the eye) can detach and blindness can ensue. If caught early and treated aggressively, we can sometimes reverse the blindness. If your cat is younger, I would be concerned about trauma or infectious disease. Regardless, you should take your cat into the veterinarian immediately.
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