From a vet's point of view it is always good to spend a couple of minutes first with the client to discuss what is going to happen so they understand what is going on and will be ready for it. Many clients will be very distraught so the time for talking is before the...
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But .. now and again, say once a month my wife and I attend official functions such as dinners. Of course for those occasions my wife dresses up and when Peter sees her coming out of the bedroom in her formal clothes, hair up, smelling of perfume and clacking along on her heels he...
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An Article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. Why does my cat put his toys and things into his water bowl? The most likely explanation of this behaviour is that your pet is trying to find a safe place for his or her favorite things.
An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon : My Cat Does Not Use His / Her Litter Tray, What Can I do?
This is a common problem which owners of house cats experience now and again. Sometimes it can happen when you first introduce a new cat to your household but at other times an...
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My cats are indoor cats and I am very fond of both of them, as they are indoors they have a litter tray but I do not love that! Litter boxes by their very nature will smell and are unpleasant but there are things you can do to reduce the smells in your...
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So what was the origin of these first cats and where did they come from? Of course no one can know for sure but it is highly likely that is was a wild cat called Felis Libyca. It is thought that agriculture as we know it first took place in the Middle East in...
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Today lets cover famous cats and their famous owners. When I lived in England my house was about one hours drive from Chartwell which was the country residence of the famous British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It is now owned by The National Trust and open to the public, I visited there more than...
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The History Of Cats 2 – Cats As Gods And Objects Of Worship. Cats as Gods and objects of worship are most closely associated with ancient Egypt than any other culture I can find out about, the ancient Egyptians had several cat Gods and Goddesses. Larger cats were also involved, for example lions were...
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Why Does My Cat Purr, Why Do Cats Purr? Purring In The Cat. . When I am sitting relaxing in my favourite chair on my veranda of an evening listening to the noises of the tropical night and having my evening drink before I go to bed very often my own cat Don Pedro...
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There are a number of drugs available to control inflammation and suppress the immune system in cats, an example of this is prednisolone { prednisone }, this is a very commonly used drug. This drugs belong to a class of drugs known as glucocorticoids so called because they are related to cortisone and they...
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Another unexpected side effect is that my wife has accepted the cat more as her eyes his red toenails give him a " designer cat " image, so much so that she has bought him a Burberry cat bed. Filipino people that come to my house are of course intrigued with the red...
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I very often answer questions for my readers via the Just Answer portal you can see on your right. The following is typical of a common question involving young female cats. Of course this owner has acted very responsibly in that they are concerned for their cat's welfare and have sought immediate help.
You’ve finally made the decision to adopt a cat, you’ve dreamt about it for quite some time. Visualising your cute new little kitten playing around the floor and looking up at you with those big baby blues. What could possibly go wrong, after all it’s only a tiny kitten. But have your really thought...
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Have you ever experienced the tickle from one of your cat’s whiskers … Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS. If you have found it...
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It is always a worry when you first get a cat, whether to let it go out or not Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS...
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