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Unless you are using your cat deliberately for breeding purposes, then whether male or female, most vets will advise neutering at the earliest opportunity. Here we explain why, when and how this is achieved. Read more...
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It is sometimes difficult to make decisions about what is right for your pet, especially with many pet professionals having at times conflicting views on the pros and cons of neutering. This article aims to dispel some of the myths surrounding neutering. Read more...
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Kittens may be orphaned for many reasons or may require additional care if the queen is unable to provide all of the kitten's needs. The queen meets many needs of her kittens: heat, humidity, nutrition, immunity, elimination, sanitation, security, and socialization. Read more...
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Most veterinarians will discuss the benefits of neutering during one of the initial puppy visits. Because of incorrect "old wives' tales" about neutering circulating in the public, many new owners feel hesitant about this surgery. Read more...
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Mammary tumors (breast cancer) are one of the most common ailments in middle aged and geriatric dogs, particularly those that haven't been neutered. Whilst they can be safely removed if caught early, often the dog only gets taken to the vet clinic when the cancer has already spread. Read more...
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Mammary tumors are a common occurrence in unspayed bitches. 50% of tumors in dogs and 80% of tumors in cats are malignant, meaning they are invariably fatal if untreated. Fortunately, spaying a bitch before or shortly after the first season offers good protection against this type of cancer. Read more...
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Hypocalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level is too low in the bloodstream. It is also sometimes called “Eclampsia” or “Milk Fever.” It can occur in any dog or cat but is most commonly seen in small breed dogs that are either pregnant or nursing a litter. Read more...
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There can't be many feline households today without a litter box. The pervasiveness of the indispensable litter box makes it difficult to imagine a time before cat litter. But in fact, cat litter is a relatively recent accoutrement to the feline lifestyle. Read more...
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Cystitis in cats is an all too common occurrence, especially with inner city cats. Cystitis simply means "inflammation of the bladder wall". It can be caused by a bacterial infection, or sometimes simply by stress. Read more...
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Bladder stones can be present without causing any symptoms in the cat, but they are very often associated with hematuria (blood in the urine), pollakuria (increased frequency of urination) and dysuria (difficulty passing urine). Read more...
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There is something immensely satisfying in taking in a rescue dog, in many cases someone else has either been unable to cope or it had became a burden or a nuisance, in some cases it is because of a marriage breakup, bereavement or for allergy or medical reasons. Read more...
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One of the most common questions asked of a veterinarian by an expectant parent (or grandparents) is how to introduce a new baby to the resident dog. There are three types of dogs about which parents should be particularly concerned. Read more...
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When your full-grown cat cuddles on you lap, kneading you with his paws and purring like a jet engine, he appears to be reenacting a nursing behavior from his kitten days. Unfortunately, this close "familial" bond may lead to problems if you add a new member to your human family. Read more...
