Cats

7 Facts about Catnip Catnip is like magic. Toss a sachet of the good stuff kitty’s way, and she’s in for a wild afternoon. But what is it about catnip that makes a cat so happy? How safe is this feline euphoria? Read on for seven facts about the mysterious […]

Facts about Catnip

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Top Ten signs your Pet may have Diabetes Hyperglycemia, abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood, is a hallmark sign of diabetes. Insulin, a hormone produced and released by the pancreas, plays a key role in maintaining normal sugar levels. Low levels or absolute deficiency of insulin results in abnormally […]

Diabetes in Pets on the Rise!

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Why do Cats Wag their Tails? Sources: Alison Gerken, DVM (Clinical Behaviour Resident) – PetMD / Fearfreehappyhomes.com Just like dogs, cats move their tails to express their emotions. Cats use their tail movements, along with their eyes, ears, and body postures, to communicate. Understanding cat tail language will help you […]

Cats Tail Wagging Tales

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Skin problems in Cats If your cat’s dignified poses have given way to constant scratching and licking, a skin problem may be to blame. Cats are susceptible to skin infections, parasites, allergies, and many other conditions. Here is an overview of some of the most common feline skin problems. Yeast […]

Cat Skin Problems

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Recognising and Managing Cystitis in Cats Cystitis is a lower urinary tract disease. When the bladder becomes inflamed, the first symptom is usually frequent urination or attempts to pass urine. When the cat is attempting to urinate you will see it will have an arched back, is hunched up, the […]

Cystitis in Cats

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What Is Normal for a Cat? Sleeping all day, chasing shadows all night, getting high on mysterious herbs — that may be bad behaviour for a teenager, but it’s quite normal for a cat. Learn more about peculiar feline habits, so you can sort harmless kitty quirks from cat behaviours […]

Is My Cat Normal?

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What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a common disease in cats, and mostly affects middle-aged and older cats. It is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone from an enlarged thyroid gland in a cat’s neck. Cats have two thyroid glands and they play a vital role in regulating the body’s […]

Hyperthyroidism in Cats

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