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Primary lung tumors in cats are a commonly misdiagnosed disease. This is because the early stages can appear very similar to feline asthma, a common and non life threatening condition. Speed of diagnosis is critical, as early surgical treatment has a decent survival rate associated with it. Read more...
Kidney failure is one of the most common causes of death in cats. While it is generally non curable, there are medications and diets available that can significantly extend life expectancy for many of these cats. Read more...
There comes a time in any pet's life where organs start to fail and health deteriorates. More and more, owners are realising the benefits of regular screening to diagnose and treat problems early, before they become life threatening. Here we look at some of the common diseases in older animals. Read more...
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...
Dogs, cats and small mammals such as rabbits or guinea pigs are popular companions for many people, often sharing their home environment. Being in such close contact, it is perhaps inevitable that sometimes disease is transmitted from pets to their owners. Here we look specifically at skin diseases. Read more...
Your overweight male cat is spending an awfully long time in that litter tray, and crying out in distress. What could the problem be? He has a urinary blockage. Once the urethra is plugged/blocked, it is an EMERGENCY. Read more...
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...
Like people, many cats can develop the sneezing, runny nose, and general lethargy of an upper-respiratory-tract infection. Although the outward signs of a feline upper-respiratory-tract infection resemble the signs of a human cold, the disease is not transmissable to humans. Read more...
Early age or prepuberal altering (EAA) refers to the neutering of cats between six and sixteen weeks of age and is now more commonly practiced as veterinarians gain experience with pediatric anesthesia and surgery. The traditional neutering age is at about six months. Read more...
With so many different anti-flea products for sale in shops and online, it is difficult to know which one suits you and your cat best. Here we have assimilated the leading products on the market into a comparison table for your convenience. Read more...
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The bitch will give birth approximately 9 weeks from when she first starts standing for the male dog or 8 weeks from when she stops standing for the male dog. Counting from... Read More »
Legg Calve Perthes Disease in Dogs
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a disease of the hip joints of young miniature and toy breeds of dogs, most often in Poodles, Yorkies, Lakeland terriers, west Highland... Read More »
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... Read More »
Being told your dog has cancer of the lymphatic system (lymphoma or lymphosarcoma) is, on the face of it, a grim diagnosis. However, most dogs with lymphoma respond... Read More »
What You Can Catch From Your Pet!
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