Feeding Cats
Cats have specific nutritional requiremments and need a complete and balanced diet according to their age, level of activity, pregnancy, lactation or certain medical conditions. Feeding your kitten During their time of rapid growth kittens have higher energy and nutrient requirements, up to 3-4 times the amount needed by an adult of the same weight. […]
Catnip
Every cat owner has come across catnip at one time or another and it’s usually in toys, but do you know what it is and what it does? What is catnip? Catnip, or catmint, is a herb from the mint family with medicinal qualities. People have been using catnip to cure all sorts of complaints […]
Cat Fight Abcesses
This is far the most common injury that we see in cats. As the title suggests, abcesses form in cats as a result of fights with other cats. Initially, the wounds that cause them are usually rather small – especially from bites or possibly from puncture wounds made with the claws. Often these small wounds […]
Geriatric Care
As we humans get older, we all know the golden rules for living longer – regular health check-ups, sensible diet and moderate exercise. The same applies to our pets, in particular dogs and cats, if they also are to enjoy a longer life. Diet First and foremost, our pets need a diet tailored to their […]
Caring for your New Kitten
Whether curled up asleep, tearing around the house or climbing the curtains, kittens are undeniably cute. But don’t forget, they are totally dependent on you to provide for their health and well-being to grow into healthy adult cats.A proper diet, vaccination and worming programs, kitten kindy, fighting fleas, de-sexing and micro-chipping are all issues you […]
Arthritis in Cats
Old cats often have stiff old bones. These poor pets creak and hobble around the house, struggle up and down stairs and work especially hard to get to their feet in the chilly mornings. Don’t assume that this is a normal ‘old age thing’ and that nothing can be done.The truth is that old pets […]
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a condition where there is an excessive amount of blood sugar or glucose, caused by an inadequate production of insulin, or a resistance to the actions of insulin. It can usually be controlled by treatment, usually insulin injections, diet, and weight control. Untreated, diabetes can progress to a potentially fatal condition called […]
