FAQ

Most cat hiccups are harmless and temporary, often caused by eating too quickly or hairballs. Veterinary care is recommended if symptoms persist or worsen.

Yes, cats can get hiccups, often caused by involuntary diaphragm spasms. They're usually harmless but can sometimes indicate underlying health issues if persistent.

Testing for pillow foot in cats involves clinical examination of paw pads, cytology or biopsy to detect plasma cells, and blood tests including FIV and FeLV screening.

Feline plasma cell pododermatitis, also known as pillow foot, is dubbed a silent killer because it can progress unnoticed until severe symptoms arise.

Diagnosis involves observing swollen paw pads and confirming plasma cell infiltration with fine-needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. Blood tests and viral screenings are also recommended.

Feline plasma cell pododermatitis, also known as pillow foot, is often referred to as a silent killer of cats due to its subtle onset and potentially serious immune complications.

Diagnosis involves evaluating the paw pads' appearance and confirming plasma cell infiltration through cytology or biopsy, along with blood tests and virus screening.

Feline plasma cell pododermatitis, also known as pillow foot, is sometimes seen as a silent killer in cats due to its subtle onset and potential complications.

Litter is not identified as a direct cause of pododermatitis; the condition is primarily linked to immune system dysfunction, with possible environmental or allergic triggers.

A cat can develop pillow paw due to immune system dysfunction, where plasma cells infiltrate the paw pads, causing swelling and inflammation, though the exact cause is unknown.