The most common causes of pleural effusion in cats are congestive heart failure (CHF), feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), cancer, chylothorax, and bacterial infection. In one study, these causes accounted for more than 88% of cases with pleural effusion.
Low levels indicate starvation or malnutrition. ALKP is important in metabolism and is found in liver cells. High levels indicate bile duct obstruction, Cushing’s, liver disease, certain cancers and may be due to certain drugs such as steroids or phenobarbital. Low levels indicate starvation or malnutrition.
Iris Melanosis is a feline-specific condition where the iris becomes pigmented. The pigment is a result of melanocytes, or pigmented cells, inappropriately replicating and spreading over the iris surface.
Smelly faeces is usually a sign of an issue in the stomach or intestines – caused by a digestive disorder or parasites to bacteria and poor diet. ‘There’s also a distinctive metallic smell that results from digested blood,’ says Brian. ‘A bad smell alone isn’t anything to be too concerned about.
What causes the cats to die? They eat the geckos that had been poisoned by the DDT in the insects. They are killed by the villagers who think they are bad luck. They are infected with bubonic plague and have to be killed.
When foaming at the mouth is accompanied by erratic behaviors, such as hiding, excessive grooming, destruction, or visible trembling your cat may be experiencing fear and anxiety. Anxiety can be the result of unfamiliar stimuli, conditioned responses to traumatic events, or possibly due to illness and injury.