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Top Fatal Diseases in Cats
🐶Sponsor of todays My Pet Series posts:🐈 🐱 Top Fatal Diseases in Cats (with Links to Studies) Disease Cause Fatality Risk Notes Recent Study Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Mutated feline coronavirus (FCoV) Very High Wet form causes rapid fluid accumulation; dry form affects organs silently Amalia et al., 2025 – ResearchGate PDF Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Retrovirus High Suppresses immunity; leads to cancers Link – ScienceDirect Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Retrovirus Moderate to High "Feline AIDS"; leads to chronic infections Smith et al., 2025 – Elsevier Cytauxzoonosis Tick-borne parasite (Cytauxzoon felis) Extremely High Sudden onset; almost always fatal without immediate care McIlvain, 2025 – ScholarWorks Rabies Lyssavirus 100% once symptomatic Fatal zoonotic disease Paronitti, 2025 – Univ. of Padova Thesis Lymphoma Cancer (FeLV-related or spontaneous) Variable Common feline cancer; chemotherapy response varies Metzler et al., 2025 – Pathologie Diabeti...
Chronic pancreatitis in dogs
🐶Sponsor of todays My Pet Serie s posts:🐈 Chronic pancreatitis in dogs is a long-term, progressive inflammatory condition of the pancreas, often underdiagnosed due to vague or intermittent symptoms. It can result in irreversible damage to pancreatic tissue, fibrosis, and loss of both digestive (exocrine) and hormonal (endocrine) functions, potentially leading to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) or diabetes mellitus . 🔍 Pathophysiology & Causes Immune-mediated inflammation is a leading theory ( Watson et al., 2025 ). Chronic episodes of acute pancreatitis may evolve into the chronic form. Risk factors include: Breed predisposition : Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Miniature Schnauzers High-fat diets Obesity Concurrent endocrine disorders (e.g., hypothyroidism, diabetes) Toxins or drugs (e.g., azathioprine, potassium bromide) 🐶 Common Clinical Signs Intermittent vomiting Abdominal pain (prayer position) Lethargy ...
