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Sometimes changes in a dogs environment will cause it to develop a harsh, throaty cough. Owners often get the impression that their dog has 'got something stuck in his throat'. The reality is usually 'kennel cough', or more technically infectious tracheobronchitis. Read more...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease of cats, whether they are random bred or pedigreed. It is a heart muscle disease in which the papillary muscles (the muscles in the left ventricle that anchor the mitral valve) and the walls of the left ventricle become abnormally thickened. Read more...
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Veterinary researchers have recently discovered the key factors linking the effects of second hand cigarette smoke to cats developing feline lymphoma. Read more...
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Reverse sneeze syndrome is characterized by a series of rapid, loud, forced inhalations through the nostrils, lasting anywhere from 10 seconds to 2 minutes. Attacks occur on a sporadic, unpredictable basis. Read more...
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Cats are are so easy to live with most of the time, which is why their appeal as pets is so widely accepted. Cats are quiet, clean, affectionate and best of all are very self-sufficient. But when things go wrong . . . it can be a turbulent relationship. Read more...
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Hyperthyroidism (also called thyrotoxicosis) is one of the most common diseases of the middle-aged and older cat. It is a multi-system disorder caused by an increase in the amount of thyroid hormones (called T3 and T4) produced by an enlarged thyroid gland. Read more...
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One of the most poorly understood and enigmatic feline viruses is the feline coronavirus - the virus responsible for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the most feared diseases in catteries. Read more...
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Many studies have proven the value of companion animals for immunocompromised people and have shown a decreased prevalence of depression among these owners. However, there are several important guidelines to pet ownership in these situations to protect the health and well-being of the people involved. Read more...
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The thyroid gland is located in the neck and plays an important role in regulating the body’s rate of metabolism. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone and a subsequent increase in the metabolic rate. Read more...
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Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) was first discovered in 1986 in a California cattery where some cats appeared to have an illness similar to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in people. Since then, FIV has been discovered in every country that has tested cats for its presence. Read more...
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Most cats are considered geriatric by the age of 12 years. This is highly variable depending upon the lifestyle of the cat. For example, neutered/spayed indoor cats tend to live longer than sexually intact outdoor cats. Read more...
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Since cats cannot be exercised like dogs can, the only way you can influence your cats weight is by controlling the amount and type of food he or she eats. Learn more about feeding your cat the proper way in the second part of our article. Read more...
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Cats are known to be fussier eaters, in general, than dogs. Is this really true? In this article we examine the concept of taste with regard to feeding your cat, and consider the factors involved in a cat's decision to 'like' a certain food. Read more...
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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus, a family of viruses which has many members that infect cats and cause disease and death in cats around the world. Another well-known feline retrovirus is the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Read more...
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Since cats cannot be exercised like dogs can, the only way you can influence your cats weight is by controlling the amount and type of food he or she eats. Learn more about feeding your cat healthily in part 1 of our article. Read more...
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There are a huge number of cats out there with severe dental disease that desperately need treatment. Most owners are unaware of their cats teeth problem until either a vet checks the cats mouth, or the mouth becomes so sore and breath so foul that the owners attention is drawn to it. Read more...
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With an obesity epidemic sweeping through our nations pets, an online pet Q&A service have launched a campaign to educate owners about their cats lifestyle. Here we look at what a cats diet should be to keep it healthy and minimise those vet visits. Read more...
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Bladder stones can be present without causing any symptoms in the cat, but they are very often associated with hematuria (blood in the urine), pollakuria (increased frequency of urination) and dysuria (difficulty passing urine). Read more...
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Unless you are using your cat deliberately for breeding purposes, then whether male or female, most vets will advise neutering at the earliest opportunity. Here we explain why, when and how this is achieved. Read more...
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There are several different types of flea, but by far the most common is Ctenocephalides felis felis, also known as the cat flea. Though it is called the cat flea, it is the species most often found on dogs as well. Read more...
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Diabetes is a problem primarily of middle-aged and older cats. Male cats get the disease about twice as frequently as females, and the typical feline diabetes patient is overweight - although unchecked diabetes will cause weight loss over time. One of the first symptoms noticed is often excessive drinking. Read more...
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