Lupus in Cats

Overview and Facts

What is

• Lupus in Cats: An Overview
The full name for Lupus is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, or SLE for short. This disease affects a number of species including dogs, cats and humans.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Lupus in Cats
Lupus is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to malfunction, and as a result the immune system begins to attack the body. While there is no exact known cause of lupus in cats, there does seem to be a genetic predisposition to the disease; Persian, Himalayan, and Siamese cats are the predominant breeds of cats that have been diagnosed with lupus.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Lupus in Cats
Lupus is a rare autoimmune disorder that can occur in cats. It is believed that there is a genetic link to this disease as Himalayan, Persian, and Siamese cats seem to be the most affected breeds. There are two types of lupus that can occur in cats: discoid lupus and systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be controlled through medical treatments.

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