Muscle tremors are involuntary movement of the muscular tissue, often appearing similar to shivering or trembling. This symptom is not common in cats.

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Sep 24, 2022

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Dog

Exercise Intolerance in Dogs

Exercise intolerance is a decreased ability to endure sustained exercise.

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Sep 23, 2022

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Dog

Any illness or injury can lead to weight loss, if the condition is severe enough to decrease appetite or if it increases metabolism. Numerous diseases ranging from cancers to parasitic infections cause unexpected weight loss, even without a change in the dog’s appetite.

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Sep 19, 2022

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Cat

Reverse Sneezing in Cats

Reverse sneezing in cats is an involuntary reflex involving rapid, forceful inhalation of air. As with normal sneezes, reverse sneezes are the body’s mechanism for clearing an irritant out of the area near the soft palate.

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Sep 16, 2022

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Cat

Subcutaneous Lumps in Cats

Subcutaneous lumps are found under the skin, rather than within the skin or at the surface of the skin. If a lump does not create a visible mark or disruption on the skin, doesn’t arise from the bone, and the skin moves freely over it, it is a subcutaneous lump.

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Sep 16, 2022

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Cat

Undescended Testicle(s) (Cryptorchidism) in Cats

Undescended testicle(s), or cryptorchidism, is a failure of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) of a cat’s testicles to properly settle into the scrotum during development.

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Sep 16, 2022

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Dog

Seizures in Dogs

Seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizure activity varies from subtle staring to complete collapse and muscle spasms (convulsions).

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Sep 14, 2022

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Cat

Rapid Breathing (Tachypnea) - Cats

Rapid and/or shallow breathing (tachypnea) in cats is rare and sometimes difficult to spot. Cats are masters at hiding signs of illness and often show no distress even when exhibiting potentially serious symptoms like tachypnea.

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Sep 2, 2022

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Cat

Exercise Intolerance in Cats

Exercise intolerance is defined as the decreased ability to tolerate strenuous exercise. Cats with exercise intolerance want to get up and play or run, but aren’t able to keep up without having difficulty.

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Sep 1, 2022

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Dog