Just like humans, vaccinating your cat helps to protect him or her against several serious and/or life threatening diseases. It is therefore important to protect them from infections that can cause serious disease that can be fatal. Cat vaccination has had a major impact on improving the quality of life of cats because it is… Read more »
Cats have learnt and developed to bond with humans, even though it is not their natural behaviour to do this. The more we have bred them and integrated them into our society, the friendlier they have become. There have been numerous studies carried out to find out why some cats are friendlier than others…. Read more »
With Halloween and Bonfire Night (and surrounding times such as New Year) fast approaching, is it a good idea to consider our pets and especially cats that become frightened. Fireworks can make a cat feel anxious and stressed due to the loud noises, but there are ways you can help. Cats will use a flight/fight… Read more »
As the winter nights draw in, and the days get colder, on goes the central heating. At this time of year it is easy to negate the flea and worming regime for your cat because parasites really do not like the cold. However, it is at the point when the heating comes on, that fleas… Read more »
Cats carry a number of different ectoparasites and, globally, the most common of these is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). Why treat ectoparasites? They may cause skin irritation, lesions and allergic reactions (FAD- Flea Allergy Dermatitis; hypersensitivity to flea saliva, a major cause of feline miliary dermatitis). They may bite people, leading to skin irritation… Read more »
A generally agreed upon definition of obesity is a body weight 20% or more above ideal, with individuals weighing 10–20% over ideal considered overweight. Weight gain will occur when a cat consumes calories in excess of its energy expenditure. Such a scenario can happen all too easily given the pampered lifestyle of many domesticated cats…. Read more »
Having regular checks for your cat is essential to their well-being, especially as they get older. Senior pet checks are a way of flagging up any health issues your cat may have, and being able to treat them easily. Here at Cat’s Whiskers, our Registered Veterinary Nurse Vicky can chat with you about any conditions… Read more »
It is important to consider the behavioural and physical changes of a cat as it ages. Senior and geriatric patients would benefit from extra consideration and improvements can make a big difference to their overall quality of life during these life stages. How could you improve your cat’s home? An older cat would benefit from… Read more »
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