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According to veterinarians, the most common health complaints of cats include:
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- Upper respiratory infections
- Ringworm
- Rabies
- Heartworm
- Feline leukemia virus (FelV)
- Feline immunodeficiency virus (FEV)
- Diabetes
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How to get fast, efficient answers when you're worried about your cat
The Experts at JustAnswer respond to thousands of cat health questions, such as:
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- Our family cat Oreo is pregnant with at least five kittens according to the X-ray that was taken three weeks ago. The vet told me 10-14 days but it's been 21 days and I'm really worried.
- My cat ate a little bite of a ranunculus plant. What should we do for her?
- I just got a new dog. My cat is so upset and it's been 10 days. She's walking around with her pupils dilated, pacing, panting, and disoriented.
When you reach out to a veterinary Expert, be prepared to answer these questions:
- What's the cat's name and age?
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