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French author Francois de la Rochefoucauld said that “to eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” Feeding a cat looks simple enough at first glance. You buy a bag of food with a picture of a cat on it, dump it in a bowl, and wait for your cat to eat when he’s hungry. It’s an...
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This article aims to explain the details of fluid therapy for cats. Fluid therapy is a common type of treatment given to cats for many different reasons. This article will summarise the most important aspects of fluid therapy in a way that is easily understood by cat carers. What Is Fluid Therapy For Cats? Fluid therapy generally means the administration...
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This article aims to give you clear facts about the common causes of skin problems in cats, and what can be done to help affected animals. Why Do Skin Problems Happen? There are many different reasons for cat skin conditions, but the most common course of events is that something irritates the skin, causing inflammation of the cat's skin (so-called...
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We all expect human hospitals to have x-ray machines, but did you know most veterinary clinics have x-rays machines as well? X-rays (or radiographs) are a very important diagnostic tool to help veterinary teams determine what health problems your kitty has. When most pet owners think of x-rays, they think of broken bones, such as broken ribs. Assessing fractures is...
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Cheristin is a once a month topical flea treatment solution developed by Elanco Animal Health for killing adult fleas in cats. In this article, you’ll learn what Cheristin for cats is, how it works, potential side effects to watch for, and some frequently asked questions. About Cheristin For Cats Cheristin is the brand name for the drug spinetoram, which is...
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A diagnosis of liver failure in your cat can be worrying for cat owners: this article aims to give cat carers clear facts about what this means, and about the possible consequences for a cat's health. What Is Liver Failure? A cat's liver is a large solid organ at the front of the cat’s abdomen, just behind the diaphragm which...
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Most humans are familiar with the sensation of nausea on different occasions, ranging from seasickness, to viral infections, to hangovers. Cats can also suffer from nausea, and the aim of this article is to explain to cat carers why cats may develop this, how to identify it, and what to do to help cats suffering from nausea. What Does...
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Bravecto Plus topical solution for cats is a brand of topical flea, tick, intestinal parasite, and heartworm preventative product developed by Merck Animal Health. In this article you’ll learn what Bravecto Plus for cats is, how it works, potential side effects, appropriate dosing, and some frequently asked questions. About Bravecto Plus For Cats Bravecto Plus is the brand name for...
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Bravecto topical solution for cats is a brand of topical flea and tick preventative product developed by Merck Animal Health. In this article you’ll learn what Bravecto for cats is, how it works, potential side effects, appropriate dosing, and some frequently asked questions. About Bravecto For Cats Bravecto is the brand name for the drug fluralaner, a member of the...
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All cats should be able to walk, run and even jump easily, with strong, well-balanced back legs. There are a number of conditions that can affect the back legs, causing lameness, weakness, lack of stability, poor balance, and even complete collapse. This article aims to explain the different reasons why the rear legs may become weak and collapse, along with...
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