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A link has long been established between vaccinating cats and the development of fibrosarcoma tumors at the injection site. The question is, is this threat important enough to change the way we approach vaccinating cats? Read more...
Cystitis in cats is an all too common occurrence, especially with inner city cats. Cystitis simply means "inflammation of the bladder wall". It can be caused by a bacterial infection, or sometimes simply by stress. Read more...
Moving house can be a very stressful time for your cat. Territorial battles may occur with other local cats. This article is based on a question asked at the Televets Pet Question and Answer service. Read more...
How to tell if your pet is overweight, a review of the medical problems this can cause them and how to help them shift that excess fat so that they become fitter, healthier and happier. Read more...
This medication commonly used in people can cause severe toxicity if cats are given the drug, or ingest it accidentally. A single dose of one half to one tablet in a cat can cause poisoning, affecting the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. One extra strength tablet can be fatal. Read more...
Vestibular disease can be very distressing for both pets and their owners. A head tilt, wobbliness and circling can all be signs of this disease, which originates in either the inner ear or the brain. Here we look at the possible causes of vestibular syndrome and the diagnostic procedure. Read more...
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...
Constipation is relatively common in cats. While middle-aged and older cats are more susceptible, cats of any age can become constipated. Although there is no absolute rule on the number of bowel movements a cat should have each day, most healthy adult cats have one or two. Read more...
There can't be many feline households today without a litter box. The pervasiveness of the indispensable litter box makes it difficult to imagine a time before cat litter. But in fact, cat litter is a relatively recent accoutrement to the feline lifestyle. Read more...
When your full-grown cat cuddles on you lap, kneading you with his paws and purring like a jet engine, he appears to be reenacting a nursing behavior from his kitten days. Unfortunately, this close "familial" bond may lead to problems if you add a new member to your human family. Read more...
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