Coughing is not normal in cats and is rarely caused by a hairball. Asthma and chronic bronchitis are common possibilities, but lungworm, infection and other causes must also be considered.
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Anaemia means there are too few circulating red blood cells or too little haemoglobin. It is not a diagnosis by itself: blood loss, red-cell destruction and inadequate production require very different treatment.
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Treatment combines insulin or another veterinarian-selected therapy, suitable nutrition, weight management and reliable monitoring. The aim is a cat that feels well—not a perfect number at every measurement.
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High blood pressure often causes no obvious signs until organ damage has occurred, particularly in the eyes, kidneys, brain or heart. Measurement is quick and especially important in older and at-risk cats.
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A long ingredient list or a high percentage on the front does not automatically make a food better. Start by checking whether it is complete, which life stage it is intended for and how the analytical values should be compared.
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Pancreatitis often causes vague signs such as reduced appetite, nausea, lethargy, weight loss and sometimes vomiting. No single test confirms or excludes every case.
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Cats process several substances differently from people. Lilies, paracetamol and antifreeze are particularly dangerous, and even small exposures can require immediate treatment.
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Nutrition can meaningfully support treatment, but no diet replaces a diagnosis. The best plan is medically appropriate, nutritionally complete and realistic for the individual cat to eat.
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Wet food is not automatically perfect, but its high moisture content can be useful for hydration, urinary health and calorie control. The most important first check is that it is complete and suitable for the cat.
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Cats are obligate carnivores, but that does not mean an unbalanced raw-meat diet is automatically healthy. Nutritional deficiencies and infectious risks affect both cats and people in the household.
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