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There are many reasons, why an animal may do the same thing again and again. It may be a response to something specific which triggers the behaviour. For example, the occasional flea bite…
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The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane, similar to that of the mouth and nose, that surrounds the eyeball forming a seal with the inner surface of the eyelids. The third eyelid is also covered…
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Constipation can be defined as an abnormal accumulation of faeces resulting in a difficulty in passing bowel motions. This may result in reduced frequency or absence of defecation. The faeces…
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Punishment is the application of a stimulus that decreases the chance that a behaviour will be repeated. It should coincide with the undesirable behaviour, and must be unpleasant enough to…
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Cats can cough if they have disease of the upper respiratory tract (nose, larynx, trachea) or the lower respiratory tract (lungs. In cats, coughing is most commonly regarded as a sign of a problem affecting the lower respiratory tract, especially some form of bronchitis.
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Cystitis is a general term referring to inflammation in the urinary bladder. The term cystitis does not imply a specific underlying cause.In cats, diseases of the lower urinary tract (the…
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Dental disease is one of the most frequent ailments seen by veterinary surgeons, and can be found to some degree in the majority of cats over two years of age. The most common problems are due…
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During exploration and play, kittens (and some adult cats), will chew on a variety of objects. Not only can this lead to damage or destruction of your possessions, but some chewing can be dangerous to your cat.
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Diabetes mellitus refers to a medical condition where there is an excessive quantity of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This is caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of the hormone…
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Aggression can be a serious and dangerous behaviour problem for cat owners. There are many different motivations for aggression and making a diagnosis, determining the prognosis (the chances of safe and effective correction) and developing an appropriate treatment plan are usually best handled by a veterinary behaviourist or feline behaviour specialist (with appropriate qualifications).