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by Michael There is acute pain brought on by trauma and chronic pain due to long term health issues. The word “chronic” in medical language means persistent and long lasting. It is fairly easy to assess acute pain suffered by a cat. In contrast, a cat in chronic pain is difficult to assess. Acute …
This is a new disease, a mystery disease that can affect the roaming, outdoor domestic cat who lives in Scotland; more particularly between Aberdeen and Inverness. Apparently around 50 cases have come to light over the past ten years. There is no cure. The small number and length of time over which these cases …
by Ariel (Ontario, Canada) i was playing with a lighter looking at the flame because i like fire and i guess my kitten did to because he jumped on the table where i had the lighter and started watching the flame. before i could stop him he touched the flame and as soon as …
by Michael Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinic – Looks nice to me. This photo has been used with permission for teaching/educational purposes at PoC. The text is entirely mine, please note. As is the case for all professionally qualified people, there are the good veterinarians, the average ones and the poor ones. Superimpose that with …
by Jacqui (sot) My cat has suddenly started to wince, cry, meow quite a lot over the last 24hrs, she crouching close to the floor, keeps rolling over, rubbing her face against things, crying a little more and keeps licking her back end, i cant see any blood, nor does her bottom appear swollen, …
Cat Flea Dirt by Michael A nice picture of cat flea dirt. For cat caretakers who might not be sure what they are looking for when checking for evidence of fleas on their cat (or dog for that matter) should have a look at this picture provided by Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinic. This photo …
Anonymous We moved into a new home and within 5 days my little man ran out the door and was gone for 8 days. I have had him back for 3 days now he is thin, sleeps a lot, looks really greasy, is limping slightly .. still eats his food and water. he is …
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