New! Search Engine
Environ
Conditions générale de vente
Confidentialité
Contact
Invest
Understanding your cat's health can be tricky, especially with conditions like metabolic alkalosis. Knowing what signs to look for can save a lot of stress and confusion. Always consider seeking veterinary advice if you're unsure about your cat's symptoms.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/systemic/c_ct_alkalosis_metabolic
#cathealth #veterinarycare
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/systemic/c_ct_alkalosis_metabolic
#cathealth #veterinarycare
Understanding your cat's health can be tricky, especially with conditions like metabolic alkalosis. Knowing what signs to look for can save a lot of stress and confusion. Always consider seeking veterinary advice if you're unsure about your cat's symptoms.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/systemic/c_ct_alkalosis_metabolic
#cathealth #veterinarycare
%20levels%20are%20found%20in%20the%20blood.%20Bicarbonate%20serves%20to%20maintain%20the%20delicate%20balance%20of%20acid%20and%20alkali%20in%20the%20blood,%20also%20known%20as%20the%20pH%20balance,%20which%20is%20chiefly%20maintained%20by%20the%20lungs%20and%20kidneys.%22,%22articleBody%22:%22Metabolic%20Alkalosis%20in%20Cats%20Metabolic%20alkalosis%20in%20cats%20occurs%20when%20higher%20than%20normal%20bicarbonate%20(HCO3)%20levels%20are%20found%20in%20the%20blood.%20Bicarbonate%20serves%20to%20maintain%20the%20delicate%20balance%20of%20acid%20and%20alkali%20in%20the%20blood,%20also%20known%20as%20the%20pH%20balance,%20which%20is%20chiefly%20maintained%20by%20the%20lungs%20and%20kidneys.%20Diseases%20affecting%20the%20kidney%20and%20gastrointestinal%20tract%20functions%20are%20usually%20involved%20in%20the%20disruption%20of%20the%20acid%20and%20alkali%20balance%20in%20the%20blood.%20Though%20it%20must%20be%20pointed%20out%20that%20metabolic%20alkalosis%20is%20a%20secondary%20phenomenon%20and%20some%20other%20underlying%20disease%20is%20usually%20responsible%20for%20this%20problem.%20Metabolic%20alkalosis%20can%20occur%20in%20cats%20of%20any%20breed,%20age%20or%20gender.%20Symptoms%20and%20Types%20Symptoms%20are%20generally%20related%20to%20the%20underlying%20cause%20of%20the%20metabolic%20alkalosis.%20The%20general%20symptoms%20related%20to%20metabolic%20alkalosis%20include:%20Weakness%20Irregular%20heartbeats%20Ileus%20(complete%20arrest%20of%20intestinal%20movements)%20Muscle%20twitching%20Dehydration%20Seizures%20(rare)Causes%20Vomiting%20Oral%20administration%20of%20alkali,%20like%20bicarbonate%20Administration%20of%20drugs%20which%20increase%20urine%20outflow%20resulting%20in%20loss%20of%20more%20acid%20Hypoalbuminemia%20(decreased%20level%20of%20albumin%20-%20a%20protein%20in%20the%20blood)%20Diseases%20that%20affect%20secretion%20of%20bicarbonate%20through%20the%20kidneys,%20resulting%20in%20retention%20of%20more%20alkali%20than%20normally%20requiredDiagnosis%20After%20taking%20a%20complete%20history%20of%20your%20cat's%20health,%20including%20a%20time%20line%20of%20how%20and%20when%20the%20symptoms%20began,%20your%20veterinarian%20will%20perform%20a%20physical%20examination%20on%20your%20cat.%20The%20next%20step%20will%20be%20to%20perform%20laboratory%20testing%20to%20check%20the%20levels%20of%20acid%20and%20alkali%20in%20the%20different%20body%20fluids.%20A%20complete%20blood%20profile%20will%20be%20conducted,%20including%20a%20chemical%20blood%20profile,%20a%20complete%20blood%20count,%20and%20a%20urinalysis.%20Blood%20gas%20analysis%20is%20also%20very%20useful%20in%20the%20diagnosis%20of%20metabolic%20alkalosis.%20The%20laboratory%20testing%20usually%20provides%20sufficient%20information%20for%20your%20veterinarian%20to%20be%20able%20to%20confirm%20a%20diagnosis.%20Treatment%20Metabolic%20alkalosis%20does%20not%20occur%20independently,%20but%20as%20a%20result%20of%20an%20underlying%20cause%20that%20is%20responsible%20for%20the%20increase%20of%20alkali%20in%20the%20blood.%20Therefore,%20treatment%20of%20the%20underlying%20cause%20is%20of%20primary%20importance%20in%20correcting%20and%20further%20preventing%20complications%20of%20the%20metabolic%20alkalosis.%20In%20cats%20of%20severe,%20life-threatening%20metabolic%20alkalosis,%20emergency%20treatment%20is%20usually%20required.%20Drugs%20which%20may%20aggravate%20already%20existing%20metabolic%20alkalosis%20will%20be%20stopped.%20If%20there%20is%20vomiting,%20this%20will%20need%20to%20be%20treated,%20as%20it%20is%20one%20of%20the%20major%20factors%20in%20the%20development%20of%20metabolic%20alkalosis.%20Laboratory%20testing%20may%20need%20to%20be%20repeated%20to%20ensure%20that%20a%20complete%20recovery%20has%20been%20achieved,%20or%20whether%20further%20treatment%20is%20still%20required.%20Living%20and%20Management%20After%20returning%20from%20hospital,%20observe%20your%20cat%20closely%20for%20a%20few%20days.%20If%20vomiting%20should%20start%20again,%20or%20any%20other%20abnormality%20is%20observed,%20call%20your%20veterinarian%20immediately.%22%7D){kind=logo}
0 Commentaires
0 Parts
92 Vue
Thai
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Deutsch
Turkish
Dutch
Italiano
Russian