Should you clip your cats 'claws?
A young owner came in today with Harriet her cat who had exceptionally sharp claws. Harriet is a young tortoiseshell and is full of life as most tortoiseshells are.....more
Crusty scabs on your cat's skin or chin
90% of cats with crusts felt over their back and around their neck will be suffering from an allergy to fleas. Just one flea is needed to set it off if a cat is allergic to the saliva of the flea, so you may not even see the flea or evidence of any flea dirt. We call these crusty scabs miliary eczema as they feel like millet seeds..... more
Kidney Failure in cats
You may be surprised to hear or expect to hear that kidney failure is relatively common in cats, especially when they start to get older. So even though your cat has been recently diagnosed with kidney failure - don't despair.....more
Inflamed gums in cats
The veterinary term for red inflamed gums is gingivitis. If the whole mouth appears red and swollen, we call it stomatitis. Its exact cause is still unknown but thought to be due to a combination of Feline Calicivirus infection and an inappropriate immune response in the mouth which causes the swelling....more
The Dangerous Cat Viruses
There are a number of viruses that we CAN vaccinate against in cats and some that we cannot. These viruses that we cannot protect our pets from are obviously very worrying.....more
Feline Leukaemia Virus - what you need to know
Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is a virus which gradually affects the cat's immune system so that they become more vulnerable to common ailments. It can also cause leukaemia and cancers in any of the main organs in the body. There is no cure and infected cats will die early.....more
My cat is straining to urinate
Shadow came in yet again today with signs of straining to urinate and squatting around the house. She suffers from cystitis which is one of the conditions of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Cystitis is very common in cats and is similar to cystitis in humans.....more
Constipation in your cat
Constipation in cats is to me a very real and worrying condition. I lost my very first patient under anaesthetic when my husband and I first graduated as vets so I always take constipation very seriously......more
Sexing Kittens
A very basic article to help you sex kittens as we do see a number of clients purchasing kittens from pet shops or sanctuaries thinking they have one sex and realising it is another....................more
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