What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)? FLUTD consists of a group of conditions, many of which cause inflammation of the lower urinary tract. Affected cats frequently show signs similar …
Pet Care
Pet care information for all species including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. Topics include annual health checks and vaccinations, dealing with pet behaviour problems, skin and coat conditions, giving tablets, lost pets, grooming, flea and tick prevention and much more.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
What is FIV? FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is a potentially fatal viral disease that weakens the immune system of cats. Vaccination is recommended for all cats that are allowed outside of the …
Cat Fight Abscesses
This is by far the most common injury that we see in cats. As the title suggests, abscesses form in cats as a result of fights with other cats. Initially, the wounds that cause them are usually rather …
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a disease of cats that is caused by a mass in the thyroid gland (located in the neck), which causes an overproduction of thyroid hormones. What do …
Kidney Failure in Cats
Kidney failure (or renal failure) is very common in older cats. It is the second biggest killer of cats worldwide, responsible for the premature death of 1 in 3 cats! What is Kidney …
Caring for Your Kitten
VaccinationHeartwormIntestinal WormsFlea ControlFeedingZoonotic DiseasesMicrochip & RegistrationDesexingSocialisation & TrainingPet Insurance To the proud new "parent", Congratulations …
Caring for Your Senior Cat
Pets age more quickly than we do. The old saying that one year equals seven dog/cat years is more or less true. We consider your cat to be "senior" at around 7 years of age. After this, they …
Feline Nutrition
Feeding Your Kitten A high-quality balanced diet is very important particularly during your kitten’s first 12 months. A diet with the correct balance of calcium and protein is vitally important …
Common Zoonotic Diseases Of Small Animals
Zoonoses are those diseases common to both animals and humans (often but not necessarily transmitted from animals to people). Common zoonotic diseases are described below. Skin …
Toxic Foods, Plants and Other Substances
Foods Toxic to Dogs and Cats To ensure your pet remains healthy it is important NOT to feed the following. Human food ONLY diets Human nutritional requirements are different to those of our …