Category Archives: Caring for your Cat
Fleas out of control
Fleas are out in force this summer because of the warmth and humidity. People complain that flea treatments on their pets are not working, but if the fleas are jumping onto the pet as fast as the treatment is killing them, … Continue reading
Paracetomol poison to cats
Don’t be tempted to medicate your off-colour cat with paracetamol this holiday season. Paracetamol at any dose is deadly to cats. Soon after ingesting it cats’ red blood cells lose the ability to carry oxygen. The cats’ gums turn brown, … Continue reading
Ticks worst in years
Already this spring we have seen dogs and cats back from the beach with tick paralysis. Reports from the coast say that the ticks are the worst seen in many years. Treat your pet for ticks before you leave for … Continue reading
Another reason to give up smoking
Cats and dogs who live with smokers have a higher risk of developing cancer. The risk of lymphoma, the most common cancer in cats, is tripled in cats from smoking households. Squamous cell carcinomas of the mouth are also more … Continue reading
Cat fights
Cats typically have a hate-hate relationship with any strange cat in their presence, yard, or environment. When new cats meet, they fluff up, spit, hiss – more like scream! – and the fur soon goes flying. While the brawl may … Continue reading
Snake season
Jonah reports that snakes are out and about again. He found one on Saturday night. His carers thought he wasn’t himself on Sunday but when they came home on Monday and found him not able to stand they were sure … Continue reading
Festive season for pets?
Spare a thought over the festive season for our pets. Christmas is a fun time of year for humans but it disrupts our animals’ lives, causing stress and untoward changes in their behaviour. Potential sources of stress include: Car travel … Continue reading
Cat enclosures
Many of us keep our cats indoors these days – for their health and to protect the lizards and birds in our streets. Today Dr Helen found lots of ideas for cat enclosures. Surely my cats will approve of one … Continue reading
Kitty Dementia
Dementia, also known as feline cognitive dysfunction, is an age-related disorder of brain function causing multiple behaviour changes. In cats the behaviour changes include: Yowling excessively and inappropriately Urinating or defecating outside the litter box and around the house Disorientation … Continue reading
Matted cats
Nurse Tegan helped Mischief out of his winter coat and into his summer splendour this morning. Over winter he can’t keep up with his long hair and it was matted on his sides and belly and up behind his ears. … Continue reading
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