Cat health articles. Browse our health collection for common and uncommon cat health issues.
Many day to day products we use can be lethal to cats. Household chemicals must be kept in a safe place, out of reach of cats. Never administer medicine to your cat without veterinary advice. This is especially important with human medication, which can be fatal to cats. Ensure all household chemicals are stored in … Read more
Supportive care is care provided to your cat to assist him when he is sick or injured, the aim is to help reduce pain, keep fluids and nutrition when a cat is too sick to eat and drink on his own, provide necessary care, such as medications, change dressings, and keep your cat comfortable while he recovers.
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A cat’s claws extend from their fingerbones, but they sure can be sharp! Sharp claws are especially an issue with kittens, whose claw sheaths don’t shed as easily or with senior cats. However, you still need to watch your cat’s claws to watch to make sure they’re not too long. Overgrown claws rarely cause permanent … Read more
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Antifreeze is a common product used in car radiators to lower the freezing point of water in cooler climates. The active ingredient is ethylene glycol (EG), a clear, odourless liquid with a sweet taste, earning it the name ‘sweet killer’.
Allergies are an abnormal reaction by the cat’s immune system to a harmless substance that produces a cascade of symptoms such as itchiness and rash. The purpose of the immune system is to keep infectious microorganisms, such as certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi, out of the body, and to destroy any infectious microorganisms that do invade the body.
Hypoparathyroidism is a medical condition in which the parathyroid hormone is either significantly decreased or absent. This results in hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels) and moderate hyperphosphatemia (increased phosphate levels in the blood).
Cancer is the uncontrolled division of cells in or on the body. Any type of cell can potentially become cancerous. There are many reasons cancer occurs, including viral infections, exposure to carcinogens, which are cancer-causing substances (toxins, chemicals, cigarette smoke etc.), genetics, age, and diet, to name a few.