Why your healthy cat should visit the vet
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Tonkinese
This hybrid of the Siamese and Burmese was first developed in Canada in the 1960s and the Canadian Cat Association was the first registering body in the world to accord it full recognition. The Tonkinese carries one Siamese and one Burmese gene and its physical traits reflect those two parent breeds.more
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Cat Bite Abscess
Provided by: .When one cat bites another cat, bacteria from their mouth may be introduced under the skin where it can create an infection that will fester and lead to an abscess. This is known as a cat bite abscess and can cause pain and discomfort to your cat. Most c ... more »
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Rabies...is your cat at risk?
Provided by: .The second annual World Rabies Day will take place on Sept 28th, 2008. World Rabies Day was started to draw awareness to this deadly virus that can affect all mammals, wild and domestic, including cats and humans. Once acquired this disease affects ... more »
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Flea 101 - Part 2
Provided by: .How can my cat get fleas? Fleas can simply jump on your cat for a meal while they are outside. Fleas will also jump from pet to pet so if your cat is near another pet that already has a flea infestation it is possible for your cat to pick up f ... more »
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Flea 101 - Part 1
Provided by: .What are fleas?Fleas are brownish coloured, flat bodied, wingless, six legged insects that live in the coats of animals including cats. Adult fleas can range from 1 to 5 mm in length and have a hard outer shell called an exoskeleton to protect it. Fleas w ... more »
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Keeping bad breath away
Provided by: .Most people often wonder how they can keep their cats breath smelling fresh. To understand how to decrease bad breath it is important to know why bad breath happens to begin with. Bad breath is not only offensive to pet owners and guests but it is a ... more »
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Keeping kitty pretty
Provided by: .Bathing and brushing requirements for cats.Your cat can look and feel its best by maintaining its grooming needs. Most grooming can be done with a few basic tools in the luxury of your own home. Regularly brushing your cat and bathing them when needed wil ... more »
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Kidney disease
Provided by: .When your beloved cat is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, your first reaction might be to panic and think it's game over for kitty.And there's a good chance that your cat might be struck with the disease because it's prevalent among aging cats.There ... more »
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Ante up for antioxidants
Provided by: The Daily CatAntioxidants are seemingly magical nutrients that can repair cell damage that happens in all our bodies over time -- including those of our cats. Much of the damage arises from free radicals, which may sound like a 60's rock band or a group of revolutiona ... more »
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Cat health terms demystified
Provided by: The Daily CatVisiting a veterinarian can sometimes feel like you've taken a trip to a non-English speaking country. Terms like "gastritis" and "enteritis" may roll off your doctor's tongue while you and your cat sit listening equally puzzled. While ... more »
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Safe evacuation for your pet
Provided by: The Daily CatWe've all seen the horror of what can happen to pets when disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, strike. Aside from hurricanes, these events may include fires, floods, snowstorms, and earthquakes, as well as terrorist attacks, accidents involving toxic or ... more »
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Bringing the outdoors inside
Here’s how you can engage all five of your feline’s senses in the cozy comfort of your own home. more