Leg weakness most commonly arises from nerve compression in the lower back. Hence, pain in the lower back region should not be ignored, especially if it is longstanding. The shooting pain, which travels from the lower back to the knee or the ankle, is because of the irritation of the nerves caused by compression.
Heart disease is a serious medical condition in dogs, cats and humans. Cats do not normally develop arteriosclerosis or coronary artery disease, which are both common diseases in humans. In general terms, heart disease can be divided into two categories, congenital and adult onset forms.
A heart disease that develops after birth is described as an acquired heart disease. Children are less likely than adults to develop an acquired heart condition. Among the most common heart conditions acquired during childhood are rheumatic heart disease and Kawasaki disease. Children who have been diagnosed with and treated for congenital heart defects may be at increased risk of acquiring endocarditis and cardiomyopathy. And some children and young adults develop abnormal heart beats. Types of acquired heart disease include. 1  Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.