URIs in cats have many causes and symptoms. Our resident vet explains the condition. I recently received the following question on cat health from a visitor to my website: My cat has a slight watery discharge from her right eye and it sometimes âcatchesâ dirt as it slides down her nose. I was just wondering if she has an upper respiratory infection and if so, what can I do about it. She doesnât seem to have any other problems at present. Occasionally, I wipe her eye with a warm washcloth.
Definition of ENDORPHIN. : any of a group of endogenous peptides (as enkephalin) found especially in the brain that bind chiefly to opiate receptors and produce some pharmacological effects (as pain relief) like those of opiates; specifically: beta-endorphin.ADVERTISEMENT. any of a group of endogenous peptides (as enkephalin) found especially in the brain that bind chiefly to opiate receptors and produce some pharmacological effects (as pain relief) like those of opiates; specifically: beta-endorphin. ADVERTISEMENT.
Endorphin is a combination of the words endogenou (produced within the body) and morphine They're released from the pituitary gland of the brain during periods of strenuous exercise, emotional stress, pain, and orgasm. Endorphins help relieve pain and induce feelings of pleasure or euphoria.