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Siamese - Specific Wellness Program |
 Cardiovascular Conditions
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
About the condition:
- A condition in which the heart walls are thinner than normal and the heartbeat is not as strong.
- Increased prevalence with age and is more common in males.
How to detect this condition:
- An ultrasound/ECG can help detect this condition.
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Pyloric Dysfunction
About the condition:
- The pylorus is the passage at the lower end of the stomach that leads to the intestinal tract. The pylorus may become inflamed, making it difficult for partially digested food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine. As a result, the stomach rids itself of the food by regurgitation.
How to detect this condition:
- Chronic vomiting is the most common sign of pyloric dysfunction.
- An endoscopy with biopsies may be recommended to diagnose this condition.
Amyloidosis
About the condition:
- Amyloid is a hard, waxy deposit made of protein and other substances which results from tissue degeneration. These amyloids can displace healthy cells and cause problems with organ function. It is most frequently found to impede kidney function, especially in older cats.
How to detect this condition:
- This condition is fairly difficult to diagnose. However, regular bloodwork, can help detect any changes in organ function.
Respiratory Conditions
Feline Asthma
About the condition:
- Asthma is a condition in which the air passages will narrow due to inflammation.
How to detect this condition:
- The most common symptoms are wheezing and a dry, hacking cough. However, these signs may also be symptoms of other problems such as congestive heart failure or pneumonia. If your cat exhibits any of these symptoms, an exam is recommended.
This list is not intended to cover all possible diseases and/or conditions found in Siamese cats, but instead lists those that we have found to be most common at Hillside Animal Hospital. Please let us know if you have further questions regarding these or any other conditions.
Wellness Recommendations
We recommend six month wellness exams for the life of your pet since they age so much faster than humans do. Frequent visits allow us to discuss recent changes, detect potential problems, tailor diagnostic recommendations, and initiate therapy that will benefit your pet long term.
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A series of wellness consultations and vaccines are required as a puppy develops. Problems can be addressed early based on a breed's disposition. Early findings may dictate the path of future wellness.
The primary wellness consultation is scheduled for routine vaccines, the first line of prevention. The second wellness consultation is meant for vaccine boosters and basic wellness blood work. Wellness blood work is essential in early detection and treatment of medical conditions. Each consultation allows us to spend time with you to discuss any changes that may have occurred as your pet ages and make recommendations accordingly. Factors such as size, sex, age, lifestyle, and breed will dictate a patient's recommendations. Radiographs may be recommended for some patients as baseline evaluations for future comparisons.
Adult wellness blood work includes a basic chemistry (8), a complete blood count, and a heartworm test. We recommend evaluating wellness blood work annually for the lifetime of the pet.
With senior patients, each wellness consultation is for routine vaccines and boosters, along with a physical examination. Changes for seniors can be subtle, so maintaining a healthy senior pet requires an owner's observations along with twice a year physical examinations to evaluate these changes. The doctors recommend annual comprehensive wellness blood work and urinalysis for all of our seniors. Doctors rely on blood and urine tests to provide important information about a pet's health to determine appropriate therapy. Radiographs may also be recommended as these changes occur to again ensure appropriate therapy.
Senior wellness blood work includes a comprehensive chemistry (25), a complete blood count, thyroid hormone level, urinalysis, and a heartworm test. Depending on medications, some prescriptions require frequent blood monitoring in addition to routine wellness.
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