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Abyssinian - 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 is recommended to detect this condition.
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Mysasthenia Gravis
About the condition:
- Nerves are present throughout the body to transmit signals from the brain to different muscles instructing them what to do. In this condition, there is a decrease in the ability of nerves to transmit these signals from the brain to the muscles.
How to detect this condition:
- Symptoms of this condition include muscle weakness and/or lameness (in one particular area of the body or throughout the entire body), drooling, and excessive bending of the neck towards the chest.
Ocular Conditions
Progressive Retinal Atropy
About the condition:
- This disease causes an abnormal accumulation of pigment within the retina resulting in progressive retinal degeneration and visual deficiencies.
How to detect this condition:
- Frequent eye exams can help detect this condition.
Renal and Urinary Conditions
Renal Amyloidosis (usually part of Reactive Systemic Amyloidosis)
About the condition:
- This results from an insoluble protein (called an amyloid) being deposited throughout the body, with emphasis on the kidney. The build up of this protein can cause kidney failure and the dysfunction of other organs.
How to detect this condition:
- Wellness bloodwork will help with early detection of irregularities in kidney function. Treatment can be started before it becomes a major concern.
This list is not intended to cover all possible diseases and/or conditions found in Abyssinians, 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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