{"id":43984,"date":"2026-01-10T16:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T14:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/ratgeber\/cold-and-pre-existing-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T16:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:09:36","slug":"cold-and-pre-existing-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"ratgeber","link":"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/guide\/cold-and-pre-existing-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold and pre-existing conditions in dogs and cats \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43984\" class=\"elementor elementor-43984 elementor-38820\" data-elementor-post-type=\"ratgeber\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30c4c7f5 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"30c4c7f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f8eaa1b\" data-id=\"4f8eaa1b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a06374a elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"3a06374a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/\">Startseite<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a497780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a497780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cold and pre-existing conditions in dogs and cats \u2013<br \/>what are the risks?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd4c7c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd4c7c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98ab2ab\" data-id=\"98ab2ab\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e2f19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24e2f19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For many animals, cold is not just &#8220;unpleasant.&#8221; Cold and dry air, as well as slight hypothermia, can <strong>noticeably worsen<\/strong> certain pre-existing conditions. <\/p>\n<p>Cold inhaled air is the strongest trigger \u2013 more dangerous than &#8220;cold weather&#8221; itself. Heart and especially lung patients are particularly at risk. Seniors, cats with CNI, and asthmatics react early and often dramatically. Subclinical deteriorations in winter, on the other hand, are often overlooked because they progress insidiously.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f3c8a6f\" data-id=\"f3c8a6f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c3a423 elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"3c3a423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;Es wurden keine \\u00dcberschriften auf dieser Seite gefunden.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__3c3a423\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__3c3a423\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__3c3a423\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60ca4ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60ca4ce\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c9bbce\" data-id=\"2c9bbce\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e4f80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13e4f80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Respiratory tract \u2013 here the risk is highest<\/strong><\/h2><p>Particularly affected are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Chronic Bronchitis<\/strong> (more common in dogs)<\/li><li><strong>Feline asthma<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tracheal collapse<\/strong> (narrowing\/instability of the windpipe in dogs)<\/li><li><strong>Lung diseases with increased pressure in the pulmonary vessels<\/strong> (pulmonary hypertension)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Why does cold make it worse?<\/strong><br>Cold air can constrict the bronchi, making mucus thicker and harder to clear. This makes breathing more difficult. <\/p><p><strong>Possible consequences:<\/strong> more Cough, Dyspnea (labored breathing), and asthma attacks.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><h2><strong>Cardiovascular<\/strong><\/h2><p>Particularly affected are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Chronic Congestive heart failure<\/strong> (more common in dogs)<\/li><li><strong>Feline heart muscle diseases<\/strong> (cardiomyopathies)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Why can cold be problematic?<\/strong><br>In cold conditions, the body constricts blood vessels in the skin and extremities to conserve heat. This increases blood pressure, and the heart has to work against higher resistance. <\/p><p><strong>Possible consequences:<\/strong> faster fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, risk of worsening heart disease. Some animals also have an increased risk of fluid accumulation in the lungs. <\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><h2><strong>Musculoskeletal system (joints, spine, muscles)<\/strong><\/h2><p>Particularly affected are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Spondylosis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>and other chronic back\/spinal problems<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Why can Pain worsen in the cold?<\/strong><br>Muscles tense up more easily, and synovial fluid becomes &#8220;thicker.&#8221; This can make movements stiffer and more painful. <\/p><p><strong>Possible consequences:<\/strong> more Stiffness, Lameness, Pain \u2013 especially after rest periods.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><h2><strong>Neurological disorders<\/strong><\/h2><p>Particularly affected are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Disc problems<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>peripheral nerve diseases<\/strong> (e.g., in paws\/legs)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Why can cold worsen conditions?<\/strong><br>Tense back muscles can intensify Pain. Additionally, nerves react more sensitively to cold. <\/p><p><strong>Possible consequences:<\/strong> stronger Pain, more noticeable gait, possible neurological deterioration.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><h2><strong>Kidneys and urinary tract<\/strong><\/h2><p>Particularly affected are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Chronic kidney disease<\/strong> (more common in cats)<\/li><li><strong>Idiopathic Cystitis\/FLUTD<\/strong> (cat)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Why is winter critical?<\/strong><br>Many animals drink less in the cold. In addition, there is dry heating air. Both promote dehydration, and Stress (e.g., less movement, more indoors) can particularly strain the bladder in cats.  <\/p><p><strong>Possible consequences:<\/strong> worsening kidney values, recurrence \/ relapse of bladder problems.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><h2><strong>Hormones and metabolism<\/strong><\/h2><p>Particularly affected are:<\/p><ul><li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)\" href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/diseases-and-disorders\/dog\/hypothyroidism-underactive-thyroid\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1003\">Hypothyroidism<\/a><\/strong> in dogs<\/li><li><strong>Diabetes mellitus<\/strong> in dogs and cats<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Why can cold have an influence?<\/strong><br>In some diseases, thermoregulation works less effectively. Additionally, energy requirements and Insulin sensitivity can change. <\/p><p><strong>Possible consequences:<\/strong> pronounced Intolerance to cold, more fluctuating blood sugar levels.<\/p><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p><h2><strong>Immune system and skin<\/strong><\/h2><p>Particularly at risk are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Seniors<\/strong><\/li><li>Animals under <strong>immunosuppression<\/strong> (e.g., Cortisol, chemotherapy)<\/li><li>Animals with <strong>atopic dermatitis<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Why can cold be problematic?<\/strong><br>Mucous membranes become drier and less well supplied with blood, and the skin barrier is often weakened in winter.<\/p><p><strong>Possible consequences:<\/strong> higher Susceptibility to infection, more Itching, slower wound healing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-385feb8\" data-id=\"385feb8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8978546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8978546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260110_1727_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kembqpjeeerbhp5q7y6qkmmk-683x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-38860\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260110_1727_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kembqpjeeerbhp5q7y6qkmmk-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260110_1727_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kembqpjeeerbhp5q7y6qkmmk-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260110_1727_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kembqpjeeerbhp5q7y6qkmmk-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260110_1727_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kembqpjeeerbhp5q7y6qkmmk.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9366f3b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9366f3b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8fa8f2e\" data-id=\"8fa8f2e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebd712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ebd712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><p>Tabular summary<\/p><h2><strong>Cold and pre-existing conditions in dogs and cats \u2013 Overview <\/strong><\/h2><table width=\"643\" class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-td\"><thead><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Organ system<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Pre-existing condition<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Pet Type<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Problem due to cold<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? (Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Why? (Mechanism) <\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p><strong>Typical consequences<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Respiratory tract<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Chronic Cough (chronic bronchitis\/COPD-like)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Dog &gt; Cat<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cold inhaled air<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? (Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Bronchi constrict (bronchoconstriction), mucus becomes thicker<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>More Cough, Dyspnea (labored breathing), exacerbations<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Respiratory tract<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Feline asthma (<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/petsvetcheck.de\/en\/news\/feline-asthma\/\" title=\"Feline Asthma\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1272\">feline asthma<\/a>)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cat<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cold, dry air<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? (Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Bronchi spasm (bronchospasm), Inflammation increases<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Asthma attack, Dyspnea (labored breathing)<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Respiratory tract<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Unstable\/narrow windpipe (tracheal collapse)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Dog<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cold air, urge to Cough<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? (Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Mucous membrane irritated, windpipe collapses more easily (dynamic collapse)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Coughing fits<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Respiratory tract<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Dog &gt; Cat<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cold air<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? (Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Vessels constrict with low oxygen (hypoxic vasoconstriction)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Dyspnea (labored breathing), Syncope<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Heart<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Congestive heart failure (chronic heart insufficiency)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Dog &gt; Cat<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cold exposure<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? (Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Vessels constrict, heart pumps against more resistance (afterload increases)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Acute deterioration (decompensation), fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Heart<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cat<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cold<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? (Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Blood pressure rises, oxygen demand increases<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Rapid exhaustion, reduced exercise tolerance (exercise intolerance)<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Musculoskeletal system<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>joint degeneration \/ osteoarthritis (Osteoarthritis)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Dog = Cat<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cold, humidity<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? 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(Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Muscles tense up, mobility decreases<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Pain, Stiffness<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Spine<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Disc problem\/herniation (disc disease)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Dog &gt; Cat<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Hypothermia<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? 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(Mechanism) \" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Nerves work slower (nerve conduction velocity decreases)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"117\" data-mtr-content=\"Typical consequences\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Unsteady gait (ataxia), weakness<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"101\" data-mtr-content=\"Organ system\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Niere<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"123\" data-mtr-content=\"Pre-existing condition\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Chronic kidney weakness (chronic kidney disease)<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"47\" data-mtr-content=\"Pet Type\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Cat &gt; Dog<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"104\" data-mtr-content=\"Problem due to cold\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><p>Slight hypothermia<\/p><\/div><\/td><td width=\"151\" data-mtr-content=\"Why? 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