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As your Partner in Pet Health, the team at Hillside Animal Hospital would like to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your role in keeping your cat happy and healthy. With this in mind, we have developed new Breed-Specific Wellness Programs. These programs are intended to increase your awareness on health conditions that have been found to be commonly associated with your cat's breed. While many cats live a long, healthy life without facing major health issues, we feel that educating pet owners about possible health conditions is the best way to be proactive in detecting health issues before they become a problem. You'll find important recommendations for scheduling physical exams and diagnostic tests which we encourage you to discuss with the doctor throughout your pet's care. Please contact us at 480-391-7297 if you would like further information or to schedule an appointment.
Himalayan - Specific Wellness Program
Dermatological Conditions
 Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)
About the condition:
- This is a fungal disease that often resembles a ring on the skin.
- Ringworm is often transmitted from soil to animals and is contagious between animals and people.
How to detect this condition:
- Symptoms include areas of hair loss that can seem reddened or inflamed. If the infection is more progressed, crusts may form in the areas of hair loss.
Skin Tumors
About the condition:
- There are a variety of skin tumors and growths. Some are benign, or non-cancerous, while others may be malignant, or cancerous. Certain breeds are more predisposed to developing these tumors, while there are environmental factors that may contribute to their growth, such as ultraviolet light from the sun and pollutants.
How to detect this condition:
- Monitor your pet's skin for any changes in color, texture, and condition. If you notice any lumps, please schedule an appointment so the doctor is able to examine them.
Ocular Conditions
Corneal Sequestration
About the condition:
- This condition is unique to cats. A pigmented lesion in the center of the cornea develops which can be painful and cause inflammation surrounding the eye.
How to detect this condition:
- Early signs that your pet may have this condition are a change in eye color to gray or dark brown.
Renal and Urinary Conditions
Bladder Stones
About the condition:
- Bladder stones are fairly common, however the formation of stones can cause blockage of the urinary tract.
How to detect this condition:
- Urinalysis - a chemical and microscopic analysis of your petŐs urine. All that is required is a urine sample. (This is recommended to be performed at age 6 and every 2 years thereafter)
- Ultrasound - a type of non-invasive imaging that allows any stones to be detected in the bladder or kidney.
This list is not intended to cover all possible diseases and/or conditions found in Himalayans, but instead lists those that we have found to be most common at Hillside Animal Hospital. Please let your doctor know if you have further questions regarding these or any other conditions.
Wellness Recommendations
An annual physical exam is recommended for the life of your pet so that any problems can be detected. In addition, we recommend the following diagnostic evaluations in order to provide more thorough veterinary prevention and care:
| Age 6 |
51 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, ECG |
| Age 8 |
57 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis |
| Age 10 |
63 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis |
| Age 12 |
69 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, x-rays of chest and
abdomen |
| Age 14 |
75 |
Full blood profile and urinalysis, x-rays |
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