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Fight Wounds and Infection

Over 90% of septic wounds in cats result from cat bites sustained during a cat fight. Dog, rat and other rodent bites can occur but they are much less common.

Flea Allergies in Cats

What are allergies, and how do they affect cats?

One of the most common conditions affecting cats is allergy. In the allergic state, the cat's immune system "overreacts" to foreign substances (allergens or antigens) to which it is exposed.

Flea Control in Cats

Where does my cat get fleas?

The most common flea found on cats and dogs is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). Rarely rabbit fleas or hedgehog fleas are found on cats.
 

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

 The purpose of this procedure is to make a diagnosis of the disease that has been causing your pet’s clinical signs of vomiting, diarrhea, or both.
 

Geriatric Cat Care

There are now more pet cats than dogs in the North America. Improved nutrition, prevention of infectious disease and advances in veterinary medical care have resulted in pets living longer and healthier lives. In North America, over the last ten years there has been a 15% increase in cats over 10 years of age and the proportion of the feline population aged 15 years or older has increased from 5% to 14%. It’s a great time to be a cat!

Giardia in Cats

 
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection of man and animals. Giardiasis is caused by a protozoal parasite called Giardia intestinalis. Other examples of protozoal parasites that can cause enteric disease are Coccidia, Cryptosporidia and Toxoplasma.
 

Grief Management in Children

The death of a cherished pet creates a sense of loss for adults and produces a predictable chain of emotions. The stages of grief are typically denial, sadness, depression, guilt, anger, and finally, relief or recovery. However, the effects on children vary widely depending upon the child's age and maturity level. The basis for their reaction is their ability to understand death.

Hemobaronellosis (Feline Infectius Anemia)

What is feline Infectious Anemia?

Feline Infectious Anemia (FIA) is a relatively uncommon infection of cat red blood cells by a microscopic parasite. The destruction of the infected red blood cells results in anemia. Anemia is a medical term referring to a reduction in the numbers of red blood cells (erythrocytes) or in the quantity of the blood pigment, and oxygen-carrying protein, called hemoglobin, in the blood.

Hookworm Infections in Cats

Hookworms are intestinal parasites of the cat and dog. Their name is derived from the hook-like mouthparts they use to anchor to the lining of the intestinal wall. They are only about 1/8" (2-3 mm) long and so small in diameter that they are barely visible to the naked eye.

Hypertension in Cats

 
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.