Cats
HORNERS SYNDROME Print E-mail
Horners syndrome is a condition causing your cat’s third eyelid to protrude over the eye. It is to do with the nerve supply of the eye and lid; it can be caused by many things including:
  • Bite wounds
  • Ear infections
  • Nasal polyps etc….
 
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Inappropriate toileting in cats Print E-mail

Is your cat urinating in odd places? There could be several reasons for this, it is important to determine if it is a behavior problem or a medical problem.

Cats often urinate in unusual places to get their owner’s attention when they are feeling unwell. Further, cats often urinate in unusual places in an effort to reassert their claim to territory, this need often arising from psychological stress. However this stress can easily lead to a disease state called idiopathic cystitis or feline lower urinary tract disease. Some cats simply have a litter box aversion.

 
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Urinating of Cats Inside Print E-mail

Cats urinating in inappropriate places is a very common problem. Initially it is important to decide if the cat is spraying or not.

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Speying your cat Print E-mail

This is a routine surgery which involves opening the abdomen and removing both ovaries and the uterus.

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Hyperthyroid condition Print E-mail

If your elderly cat is losing weight despite having an excellent appetite it is quite possible it has developed hyperthyroidism. This is a tumour of the thyroid gland which is almost always benign. The cause of this disease is unknown. The thyroid tumour produces excess thyroid hormone which is responsible for the symptoms.

 
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Cat Flu Print E-mail
Cat flu is caused by viruses (either Herpes virus or Calici virus) which pass from cat-to-cat through respiratory secretions. Signs tend to be worse in kittens and can even result in death for the very young or elderly.  Signs of infection include sneezing, watery eyes, inappetance, drooling and lethargy.
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FIV and FeLV Print E-mail
Feline AID's (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)) can result in blood disorders, cancers and immune system problems that may hinder a cat’s ability to protect itself against other infections.  
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Cats are not small dogs! Print E-mail
Pets N Vets: Cat InformationWhy should we feed cat’s cat food and not dog food? This is a question many people ask. Cats are not small dogs! They are the only true carnivore kept as a domestic pet; therefore their dietary needs differ a lot from other animals.

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