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Is veterinary-grade urinary care cat food a scam?

PoC avatarPosted on December 19, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2020

Veterinary-grade urinary care cat food works to a certain extent so you can’t call it a scam. However, it is a relatively poor solution to the formation of crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate (“struvites” or cat crystals) in the bladder … Continue reading →

Posted in urinary tract | Tagged cat food manufacture, cat study, cat urinary problems, dry cat food, FLUTD, home diagnosis, home treatment for sick cats, home treatments for cats, struvite crystals, urinary tract infections, wet cat food

Cat pawing at ear. Causes.

PoC avatarPosted on December 13, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 13, 2020

It’s obvious that if a cat is pawing at her ear or ears it is because the ear flap (pinnae) or ear canal is irritating or hurting her. The question is what is the cause of that irritation or hurt? … Continue reading →

Posted in ear disorder | Tagged allergies in cats, bacterial infection, cat behavior, cat ears, cat health diagnosis, cat injury, damaged ears, ear mites, home diagnosis, parasites, pawing at ear

21 reasons to take your cat to the vet

PoC avatarPosted on December 3, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 3, 2020

Here is a list of reasons to take your cat to the vet. Richard H. Gebhart, former president of the Cat Fanciers’ Association, tells us that cat breeders and cat owners should call their veterinarian under the following circumstances. I … Continue reading →

Posted in home treatment | Tagged home diagnosis, home treatment for cat illness, home treatments for cats | Leave a reply

I can feel my cat’s spine when I pet him

PoC avatarPosted on September 17, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 17, 2020

If you can feel your cat’s spine when you pet him, he might be underweight. I say “might” because it depends on how pronounced the spine is and how firmly you push into the skin covering the vetebrae. I consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged appetite, cat illnesses, cat obesity, home diagnosis, human to cat relationship, underweight cats | Leave a reply

Home treatment for bad breath in cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 9, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 9, 2020

People search for a home treatment for bad breath in cats. I don’t think that it is feasible to advise on a home treatment for bad breath in cats without a skilled diagnosis first and I would like to explain … Continue reading →

Posted in halitosis | Tagged bad breath, cat health diagnosis, cat poisoning, chronic kidney disease, halitosis, home diagnosis, home treatments for cats, mouth disease, oral health, self diagnosis | Leave a reply

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in human medicine and it is expected to have a major influence on how veterinary practices develop and evolve in the future in order to keep pace and be competitive. As the eBay … Continue reading →

Posted in artificial intelligence (AI) | Tagged artificial intelligence (AI), cat health diagnosis, Cat Illness Diagnosis, genetic diseases, home diagnosis, inherited illnesses, self diagnosis, veterinarians | Leave a reply

Cat heatstroke more likely during these global warming years

PoC avatarPosted on August 8, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 8, 2020

I think there is global warming. The signs are there. Heatstroke is not something you would normally consider for your cat. I think it is rare but it can happen under certain specific circumstances and it is important to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in heat stroke | Tagged cat health diagnosis, Cat Illness Diagnosis, cat welfare, heatstroke, home diagnosis, home treatments for cats | 1 Reply

How do I know if my cat has coronavirus?

PoC avatarPosted on July 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 28, 2020

The coronavirus causes an upper respiratory infection (URI) in cats, both domestic and wild. The online newspapers stated that the first UK cat to become infected with coronavirus had a cough. There will probably be other symptoms of a URI … Continue reading →

Posted in home treatment | Tagged cat health diagnosis, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), home diagnosis, home treatments for cats, self diagnosis, zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

How can I tell if my cat has a temperature?

PoC avatarPosted on July 3, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 3, 2020

If you want to tell if your cat has a temperature you will need to check it with a thermometer. The procedure is quite straightforward but gentleness is the order of the day. If you don’t already have one, buy … Continue reading →

Posted in home treatment | Tagged cat body temperature, Cat Illness Diagnosis, Cat Temperature, home diagnosis, home treatment for cat illness, home treatment for sick cats, home treatments for cats, self diagnosis | Leave a reply

Reasons why my cat is throwing up

PoC avatarPosted on June 1, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 1, 2020

People ask Dr Google for the “reasons why my cat is throwing up”. Here is an overview of the reasons but it is not a substitute for taking your cat to a genuine doctor; a good veterinarian if needs must. … Continue reading →

Posted in vomiting | Tagged cat health problems, cat vomit, cat vomiting, home diagnosis, vomiting | Leave a reply

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