Feline asthma

2020 Asthma Epidemiology Forecast to 2029 - Understand the Trends Shaping and Driving the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Health, General Health, Respiratory therapy, Chronic lower respiratory diseases, Asthma, Pulmonology, Clinical medicine, Medical specialties, Feline asthma

For some people asthma is mild, but in severe cases, people can experience life-threatening asthma attacks (Mayo Clinic, 2018).

Key Points: 
  • For some people asthma is mild, but in severe cases, people can experience life-threatening asthma attacks (Mayo Clinic, 2018).
  • In most cases, the cause of asthma is unknown, and although there is no cure, medication can help control asthma (CDC, 2013).
  • The publisher's epidemiologists used age- and sex-specific lifetime diagnosed prevalence rates to forecast the lifetime diagnosed prevalent cases.
  • Develop business strategies by understanding the trends shaping and driving the global asthma market.

Pets: Most common medical conditions that prompt veterinary visits

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Veterinary physician, Urinary bladder, Animal welfare, Veterinary medicine, Animals, Cat health, Feline asthma

Bladder/urinary tract disease accounted for the most common medical condition among Nationwide-insured cats with 8,700 claims received at an average cost of $515 per cat.

Key Points: 
  • Bladder/urinary tract disease accounted for the most common medical condition among Nationwide-insured cats with 8,700 claims received at an average cost of $515 per cat.
  • The most expensive feline medical condition on the list was diabetes, which carries a significantly higher cost of $871 per cat.
  • "Pet owners are encouraged to schedule regular medical checkups as recommended by their veterinarians to prevent many common, yet problematic medical conditions," said Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA, vice president and chief veterinary officer for Nationwide.
  • The majority of medical conditions on the top 10 list can be successfully managed if treated promptly by a veterinarian."