In this regard you know some pet diseases can be very similar to the disease affecting humans. Start of the causes, symptoms and consequences of animals are also known to be attacked by the human being.
What is it? Here are some examples as quoted by the BBC on Friday (31/03/2017).
Because of the unhealthy lifestyle diabetes problem in the world has increased. Dr. Stijn Niessen from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) said the diabetes trend is not only in humans but also pet cat.
About 30 years ago the number of type 2 diabetes in cats is one in 900, but has now risen to one in 200. Dr Stijn says the cause is too indulgent employer's pet cat.
"Cats are designed to be a hunter but now many pet cat just sat lazing in the apartment and fed in excess. It often is confused about love," said Dr. Stijn.
2. Thyroid Problems
Pets who have thyroid problems will usually show symptoms that are exactly the same as in humans. The remedy is also same, with hormone therapy.
In cats normal thyroid problem that arises is hyperthyroidism. Because the body produces excessive hormone then the cat will continue to actively ask for food but even take care of his body.
Meanwhile in dogs is a very common problem appeared hypothyroidism. Because the body produces less hormones as opposed to the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, namely the tendency to laziness and weight continue to rise.
3. Pulmonary hypertension
Dogs are known to be affected by pulmonary hypertension and interesting cure is Viagra. Experts are conducting a study of whether Viagra can be used to cure hypertension and so far only limited use in animals only.
In humans viagra still popularly used as a medicine for erectile dysfunction.
4. FIV
If there is an infection in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the pet cat no such thing as infection feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). In principle FIV like HIV where the virus attacks the immune system of cats.
High fever, hair loss, reduced appetite and so signs of FIV attacks in cats.
5. Epilepsy
Because epileptic seizures can also occur in pets. According to Professor Holger Volk of RCV approximately one in 100 dogs can be a seizure.
The signs are clear that a sudden strain on the animal but more difficult to see. There are medications that can be used as a preventive measure and Prof. Holger recommend pet owners to provide high-fat diet.
Cats also can have seizures but more rare than in dogs.
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