Feline Hydration 01 January 2022 Water is vital to life and considered the most important nutrient. It is the predominant component of most body tissues and accounts for approximately 60% of bodyweight in cats. Water serves... Read more
Burmese Cats 28 December 2020 Burmese cats in Australia are more at risk of Type 2 diabetes than American Burmese cats or other cat breeds in Australia. They were bred from only a few founder cats brought here in the 1960... Read more
Snakebites 01 July 2020 Why Cats have more lives than dogs when it comes to snakebite. Cats are twice as likely to survive a venomous snakebite than dogs, according to the University of Queensland research. The research... Read more
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease 01 June 2020 Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) describes a variety of conditions the affect the bladder and urethra of cats. Cats with FLUTD most often show signs of difficulty and pain when urin... Read more
Hypertension in Cats 30 December 2019 Just like humans, cats can also develop Hypertension, which is the medical term for high blood pressure. Hypertension is a condition seen in older cats whereby blood pressure increases and can have... Read more
Hyperthyroidism in Cats 30 October 2019 You noticed that your senior cat’s fur has been looking scruffy lately. He’s been eating like crazy, but he’s still losing weight. He’s suddenly acting hyper and crying in the night, and when you g... Read more
Lilly Toxicity 26 July 2017 We do not realise that some of the simplest things in our everyday world can be such a hazard to our pets. Lilies are plants which are commonly included in many ornamental arrangements and are a po... Read more
Diabetes Mellitus 26 July 2017 Diabetes mellitus is a serious medical condition causing a persistently high blood glucose level. Blood glucose levels are modulated my several factor such as stress, diet, exercise and the hormone... Read more
Dental Disease 26 July 2017 Dental disease involves a range of oral problems from mild plaque (mild bacterial byproducts build up) to tartar and calculus (mineralized bacterial products that form a thick hard layer, allowing ... Read more
FLUTD - Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease 26 July 2017 Cats can develop serious urinary problems, so it’s important to learn how to recognise signs of trouble early to help treat and relieve your cat from unnecessary pain. Read more
Feline Osteoarthritis 26 July 2017 Arthritis is a complex disease involving the painful inflammation and degeneration of joints. As the joint cartilage (the spongy cushion layer in the joint) begins to thin, this causes pain and the... Read more
Neoplasia 26 July 2017 Neoplasia is another word for cancer. While tumours can be found at any age, older cats have an increased risk of developing malignant (aggressive) tumours. Veterinary therapy is constantly advanci... Read more
Chronic Renal Insufficiency 26 July 2017 Chronic kidney disease ( also known as renal insufficiency) is one of the most common diseases seen in older cats. Just like people, cats have 2 kidneys. The kidneys are responsible for... Read more
