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Amyloidosis in Abyssinian Cats
by
KittyKondo.com
When a cat is
afflicted with amyloidosis there will be a
deterioration of the cat's internal organs and those
internal organs may not be able to function normally or at
all. Cats naturally produce the amyloid protein but
sometimes that protein builds up around the cat's organs and
hinders it from functioning. This disease can strike without
notice early and can result in sudden sickness or death.
Amyloidosis can occur in a cat's adrenal and thyroid glands,
stomach, intestine, liver or even the heart. In Abyssinian
Cats the amyloid buildup usually occurs in the kidneys and
is called Renal Amyloidosis.
Abyssinian cats have been known since the 1980s to suffer
from Amyloidosis, particularly Renal Amyloidosis, affecting
the cat's kidneys and for this reason amyloidosis in
cats has been thought to be a genetic disease. Although,
there has been a high rate of occurrence of renal
amyloidosis in Aby Cats its important to know that this is
not an 'Aby Cat Disease' and occurs in other purebred
populations as well. Responsible cat breeders will do their
best to prevent the passing on of amyloidosis but still,
before purchasing a kitten from a breeder its important to
discuss all possible health matters.
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