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The most common flea found on cats and dogs is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). The most important source of cat fleas is newly…
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Cats are very strongly bonded to their environment and any change is likely to result in significant stress. If we consider the changes that we are enforcing on a cat when we take it to the…
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Raising an orphaned kitten can be a rewarding experience. However, kittens are very fragile, and raising them can be difficult, time consuming, and it is not always successful. Normal kittens…
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The harvest mite (Trombicula autumnalis) is a mite the larval stage of which causes considerable discomfort to cats and dogs during the late summer and autumn. The mite is widely distributed…
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Heart disease can be divided into two groups, congenital and adult onset forms. In congenital disease the defect is present at birth. Although signs of congenital disease are often seen at…
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Most kittens do not need to be actively trained to use a litter tray with an appropriate and appealing substrate. At about 30-36 days of age kittens leave the nest and their movement…
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Feline inappropriate elimination is one of the most common behavioural complaints of cat owners and can involve either urine and/or faeces deposited outside of the litter tray. Marking…
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Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure which is a common problem in people and also an important condition in cats. Most cases of feline hypertension are seen as a secondary…
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Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disorder of cats. It is most common in older cats, rarely seen in cats under eight years of age. There is no sex or breed…
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Hypocalcaemia is a term that refers to low blood concentrations of calcium. Calcium is an important electrolyte (chemical) within the body, and is needed for normal function of muscles and…