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Neutering, or castration, offers a number of advantages, especially if performed at an early age (6-9 months). Following puberty, at approximately 8-9 months old, the male cat develops a…
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Yes - obesity, defined as an excess of body weight of 20% or more, is the most common nutritional disease of domestic cats. Although the frequency varies from one country to the next, we know…
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There are now more pet cats than dogs in Britain. Increasingly, with improved nutrition, health care and management changes, more and more of these cats are living to greater ages. In America,…
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A wound is an injury causing damage to the skin and often underlying tissues. It can be open (e.g. a cut) or closed (e.g. a bruise). Try to stop initial bleeding by applying pressure to the…
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On arriving home you should keep your pet warm and comfortable by providing a soft clean bed, ideally in a quiet and draught free room at approximately 20-22°C. Unless otherwise…
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Follow your vet's advice and instructions very precisely. Take your cat for reinspection if requested to do so. If your cat's condition worsens unexpectedly then contact your vet for advice.…
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Maintaining nutritional intake in sick cats is vitally important. Unlike healthy cats that are able to reduce their metabolic rate when not being fed, cats that are unwell are unable to turn…
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Vaccination has become much more of a contentious issue in recent years. The safety of the MMR vaccine in children has been widely discussed. Concerns have also been raised about feline…
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Vaccination is a common and important part of a preventative healthcare regime for cats. The introduction of vaccination has significantly decreased the number of cats that suffer from and die of many infectious diseases.
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These are also commonly called "buster collars" and "Elizabethan collars". They are usually made of fairly rigid plastic and are fitted to the cat’s collar so that…