Can I cuddle my cat with ringworm?
NO. People ask whether they can cuddle their cat if their cat has ringworm. Through personal experience, I would strongly suggest that you do not cuddle your cat if they …
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Does adding salmon oil to cat food reduce shedding?
The above product cost £11.99 on Amazon in the UK. My research indicates multiple benefits to cats in taking fish oil supplements but I can’t find a scientific study supporting …
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Feline ‘freckles’ (9 facts)
Here are 9 facts about feline ‘freckles’ aka lentigo. Lentigo can infrequently cause alarm in cat owners. One asked on social media: “What is this all over my cat’s nose …
17 facts about the ‘skin microbiota’ of your cat
Here are 17 facts about the microbiota resident on the skin of domestic cats. It might surprise people to know that there is a multitude of microorganisms including bacteria and …
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Why is flea dirt at the base of the tail while fleas live on the shoulders of a cat?
In my long experience of dealing with fleas (!) I know that they normally live on the shoulders and neck of a domestic cat. And yet, their flea dirt is …
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Tick paralysis in cats
There is a story in the Australian news media about the rise in tick paralysis in Gold Coast dogs and cats. I immediately discovered that it is an incredibly serious …
Creepy cat video; cat has cutaneous asthenia
This is a slightly creepy video. It’s not meant to be. It just looks odd and a bit shocking. Cutaneous asthenia is a genetically inherited condition caused by defective gene …
The wrinkly skin of hairless cats
The wrinkly skin of hairless cats is caused by what? I have tried to answer the question but I’m reliant on speculating what I think might cause it. Some people …
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