For cats, it is known that 80% of the cases are malignant.
Cancer develops in various organs such as liver, kidney, breast, colon, nose, mouth, skin and blood.
Regular check-ups and physical contact help find symptoms as early as possible.
No 2. Kidney Failure
Bacterial infection or toxins are known to cause CKD, and middle aged to old cats are vulnerable to CKD due to aging.
As kidney failure is fatal but very common, regular health check-ups are necessary. Also, abnormal urine color or amount could be warning signs you need to check.
No 3. Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline coronavirus causes mild symptoms in most of the cases. However, it rarely mutates and results in FIP. Unfortunately, FIP is difficult to diagnose and there is no effective treatment.
No 4. Heart Diseases
HCM is a condition of muscular walls of the heart thickening. The symptoms include appetite loss, short breath, weakness or paralysis in hind legs. With HCM, blood clots obstruct flow to the limbs.
No 5. Liver Disease
Liver damage is known to be a silent killer. Symptoms of liver disease include appetite loss, weight loss, and yellowing of the gums.
Jaundice is highly difficult to detect in cats with pigmented gums, so regular health checkups including blood tests are important.
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