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Most cats with access to the outdoors defaecate outside, and since they usually bury their faeces, diarrhoea readily passes unnoticed by the owner. It may only be if the cat has an accident in…
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Diltiazem is used to treat enlarged heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) in cats. Diltiazem decreases the heart’s need for blood and oxygen and therefore reduces the amount of work the…
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Sterilisation is the removal of all forms of microbial life from an environment, and is very difficult to achieve in the home. Disinfection is the selective elimination of certain undesirable…
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Infections of the external ear canal (outer ear) by bacteria or yeast are common in dogs but not very common in cats. We call this otitis externa. The commonest cause of feline ear disease is…
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The ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) is a surface living mite which lives on cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets. It is usually found in the ear canal but it can also live on the skin surface. The…
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Cats are sociable creatures but they do not need to live in groups, like people, dogs and horses do. This means that the selection of potential housemates is very important in order to maximise the chance that they will appreciate each other's company and live happily together.
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In some circumstances your vet may suggest that you should consider having your cat "put to sleep" (euthanased) such as if your cat has a terminal illness from which he cannot…
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Some cats are active at night or awake very early in the morning. Since many owners are out at work or school during the day the cat may spend the daytime hours in rest and relaxation,…
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These notes are provided to help you understand the diagnosis or possible diagnosis of cancer in your pet. For general information on cancer in pets ask for our handout "What is…
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There are many reasons why your cat develops fears, for example there may have been limited exposure to people and other animals when your cat was young. Socialisation is an important aspect…