A large part of being a responsible cat owner is being knowledgeable on feline health issues. And although a cat owner may be well-versed in common illnesses that affect large numbers of cats, it is important to be aware of the rarer diseases. Being informed is a critical to ensuring your cat has a healthy and long life.
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Pancreatitis
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Feline pancreatitis is a potentially fatal condition that causes the pancreas to become inflamed and eventually malfunction.
Endocrine Alopecia
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Endocrine alopecia, a hormonal disorder, is marked by hair loss. Endocrine alopecia is not fatal and treatment is generally ineffective.
Hyperesthesia
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Also known as "rippling skin syndrome," hyperesthesia is a disease that causes cats to be excessively sensitive to touch. This extreme sensitivity results in the rippling of the skin on the cat's back in response to touch.
Panleukopenia
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Panleukopenia, sometimes called feline distemper, is a contagious viral disease that causes a decrease of white blood cells. Vaccinations prevent transmission and infection of the virus.
Auricular Chondritis
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Auricular chondritis is an infection of the cartilage of the outer ear. In the most serious cases, the inflamed and painful cartilage and tissue of the outer ear must be surgically removed.
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