A cat suffering with a bout of cystitis (FLUTD) is almost as distressing for an owner to watch as it is for a cat to go through. What is cystitis (FLUTD)? Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a catch-all term used by vets to describe a number of conditions which cause cats pain and […]
Hyperthyroidism – How will this affect my cat?
Overactive thyroid glands are a common and serious problem in our older cats. However, if diagnosed early, hyperthyroidism can often be treated successfully. Signs of hyperthyroidism can be subtle when the disease is in its early stages, but the most common thing owners first notice is that their puss is eating well, or even seems […]
Dental Disease in Cats and Dogs….
Dental disease is one of the biggest disease problems in cats and dogs. 95% of pet cats and dogs will suffer some form of dental disease in their lifetime. As your pet eats, food particles will naturally accumulate on and in-between the tooth’s surfaces. Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles to form plaque. As […]
You are what you eat…..
Our pet’s appetites can be as different as they are. There is the Labrador whose food doesn’t even touch the side of their mouth it is wolfed down so quickly, to the cat who will only condescend to eat if the can has been freshly opened in front of them. And then there are all […]