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Crossed Eyes (Strabismus) in Cats

Crossed eyes (strabismus) is a common symptom in cats where one or both eyes have abnormal, persistent positioning. Strabismus can be congenital and is most often seen in Siamese, Himalayan, and flame point Persian breeds.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 15, 2023

3 min read

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Squinting (Blepharospasm) in Cats

Blepharospasm is a term that describes repeated, spasmodic movement of the eyelids, commonly referred to as squinting. Blepharospasm is a broad symptom that is seen as a feature of different underlying diseases in cats, including injury, infection, inflammation, and developmental abnormalities.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 14, 2023

3 min read

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Regurgitation in Cats

Regurgitation is the act of involuntarily expelling swallowed food from the esophagus out of the mouth. It can be identified by the tubular shape of the ejected matter as well as the passivity of the process.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 13, 2023

4 min read

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Pica (compulsive eating of non-food items) in Cats

Pica is a behavioral symptom where cats compulsively eat non-food items. It is an uncommon symptom in cats. This abnormal behavior can indicate an underlying medical issue such as infection or nutritional deficiency, or may be due to stress.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 8, 2023

5 min read

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Mucus in the Stool in Cats

Mucus in the stool of cats is a natural lubricant within or surrounding feces that assists with the passage of waste through the digestive system. A small amount of mucus in stool is common in cats, while large amounts are not.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 8, 2023

4 min read

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Panting in Cats

Panting is not a common symptom in cats. Rapid, open-mouthed breathing, which is normal in dogs, might be a symptom of a severe, potentially fatal, illness in cats. There are many possible causes for panting in cats, some of them more dangerous than others.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 16, 2023

5 min read

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Changes in the Meow (Hoarseness, Changes in Pitch, or Loss of Vocal Ability) in Cats

Variation in meowing sounds is normal in cats, but when meowing becomes hoarse or crackly it is considered abnormal. This change in the vocal sound can be a symptom of many conditions that range from mild to life-threatening.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 13, 2023

5 min read

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Straining to Urinate (Stranguria) in Cats

Straining to urinate (stranguria) in cats is a serious symptom indicating some degree of disruption of urine flow. Cats may enter the litter box frequently, posturing to urinate, with visible pushing, and may cry out.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 3, 2023

3 min read

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Excessively Frequent Urination (Pollakiuria) in Cats

Pollakiuria refers to frequent urination of small amounts. It is a common symptom of conditions affecting the lower urinary tract, including urinary stones, bladder inflammation, urinary obstructions, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 3, 2023

3 min read

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Persistent Heat (Prolonged Estrus) in Cats

Persistent heat is a rare symptom in cats where the hormonal regulation of the reproductive cycle is disrupted, causing the cat to be in estrus (heat) for an abnormally prolonged period.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 1, 2023

5 min read

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Loss of Consciousness (Syncope and Coma) in Cats

Loss of consciousness in cats is when the animal is not aware of its surroundings and is not awake. Unconscious cats are responsive only to strong, unpleasant stimuli such as a toe pinch, but not to sounds or touch.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 18, 2023

4 min read

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Excessive Drooling (Ptyalism) in Cats

Ptyalism is excessive drooling. The symptom is associated with a wide variety of conditions, such as oral or esophageal inflammation, tumors in or around the mouth, foreign objects stuck in the mouth, stress, and poisoning.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Jan 13, 2023

4 min read

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Coughing in Cats

Cats cough in the same way and for many of the same reasons as humans. Anything causing irritation, inflammation, or obstruction of the respiratory tract can cause coughing.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 30, 2022

6 min read

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Nasal Discharge in Cats

Feline nasal discharge is comparable to sneezing and coughing- a common bodily reaction to irritants and pathogens. Discharge can vary in appearance depending on the cause, and warrants veterinary intervention when the cause is unknown or if it has been happening for some time.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2022

4 min read

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Cloudy Eye (Corneal Edema) in Cats

The cornea is the transparent cover over the front of the eye. When inflamed, it swells with fluid (edema), and becomes cloudy. Corneal edema may appear as a hazy, blue, or milky opacity covering the surface of the colored part of the eye.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2022

4 min read

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