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Cat: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com

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Asthma
How to recognize asthma in the cat, and treatment options.

Asthma
Signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for this respiratory disorder in cats.

Bordetella (Kennel Cough) in cats
Article about "Kennel Cough" (infectious tracheobronchitis) in cats. Signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Heartworm Disease - Protect Your Pets
From your Guide. Overview of this parasite -- detection, prevention, and treatment methods.

Heartworm Disease
An in-depth look at the diagnostic evaluations, signs, and treatments for cats.

Heartworm Disease
Includes diagrams for disease distribution in the United States, signs in the cat, and life cycle of the Heartworm.

Heartworm Disease
General overview of heartworm disease in cats. Excellent information in a Q & A format.

Heartworm Disease
A "client handout" type of article, from DeBary Animal Clinic.

"Heartworm Disease: Cats Are At Risk, Too"
Brief overview from the AVMA.

Small Animal Cardiology
From University of Pennsylvania. Learn how to ascult the heart (normal and murmurs), read an ECG, and test your knowledge of different kinds of cardiac cases in a cat and several dogs.

Heartworm Disease - General Information
Additional heartworm disease links are located in the Dog Heartworm section.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Overview
Excellent site on this disease, for owners and Veterinarians.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Anatomy
Nicely rendered drawings of the feline heart explaining what happens with this disease.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Links to more information on this cardiac disease in cats, including diagnosis and management options.

Feline Upper Respiratory Diseases
By Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP Educational Director, VeterinaryPartner.com

Upper Respiratory Diseases
Information on respiratory diseases of cats and kittens, treatment options, and vaccinations available.

Feline Upper Respiratory Disease Complex
Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.

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