A disorder of a peripheral nerve is described as neuritis. The condition is often caused by pressure. For instance, drunkard’s palsy is caused by compression of the radial nerve when a person, in a drunken stupor, hangs his arm over a chair, causing paralysis of the extensor muscles of the fingers. The ulnar nerve, where […]
Tag Archives: Upper Respiratory Infection
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Cat eye care is very important when it comes to maintaining the overall health of your cat. Feline eye problems can be a sign of anything from allergies and an upper respiratory infection, to deadly foods such as feline leukemia, feline AIDS and feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Proper vaccination against these deadly diseases is essential […]
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In late November, 2005, my calico cat, Sophie, was about to come down with a serious feline respiratory illness, but I had no idea. My concern was directed to a lump in her groin and not to her slight sniffle. I made an appointment with my veterinarian to get the lump checked out. A biopsy […]
Upper respiratory infections are not something you should wait out. If your cat has an upper respiratory infection, chances are, it will worsen over a period of hours. Thus, it is essential that you know the facts about this disease. Upper respiratory infections are caused by a virus, commonly the feline herpes virus. For more […]
Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the bone. It can be acute, lasting a few weeks, or long, lasting indefinitely. The reasons can vary, and in many cases it is not obvious. A typical person with costochondritis has moderate to severe chest pain that is worse near the sternum. […]
For new parents, protecting their baby’s health is the primary focus of their daily lives. When a baby is sick, new parents are often overwhelmed with anxiety and frustration at their perceived inability or inability to care for their new child. Often, a pediatric visit to a child with respiratory distress, the purchase of a […]
Having a chronic cough can be quite annoying, and depending on the reason for the cough, there are ways to get rid of it, since a chronic cough obviously signifies a potentially serious underlying problem. The first step to getting rid of a chronic cough is identifying the cause. This will require you to see […]
If you inspect the eyes of a cat closely, you will discover that it has watery eyes and this gives the impression that it is crying. The fluid that covers cats eyes acts as a protection against scratches and dirt. However, causes of watery eyes in cats may indicate a problem and could mean a […]