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As more western medical practitioners have opened their minds to alternate medical practices, so too have veterinarians. Perhaps one of the most interesting options for veterinarians to consider in their work is the use of acupuncture and acupressure.
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Adverse reactions to vaccines occur in cats (as they can in most animals). Side effects from vaccinations vary with the type of vaccine used, and the age and breed of the cat vaccinated. It is important to know the type of reaction that can occur, particularly if you give your kittens their vaccinations yourself.
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It’s a pet joke of many doctors: Tell the allergy sufferer to get rid of his cat, and he’ll get rid of the allergist instead. According to one of the nation’s leading allergists, there’s not much merit to giving away the kitty. Learn why,
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Cats, like their human owners, can suffer from allergies. And like humans, felines can be allergic to a vast variety of substances. Learn how to determine what your kitty is allergic to, and how to make your allergic cat more comfortable.
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Alopecia is the complete or partial lack of hair in any area of the skin where hair would normally be found. Treatment depends upon the underlying cause.
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Anaphylactic shock is a type of deadly allergic reaction that can quickly result in death if it is not treated as an emergency situation. Learn what causes anaphylaxis and the symptoms to watch for.
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Anaphylaxis is an extreme medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Anaphylactic shock is treated with injections of the drug called epinephrine, but it must be given within a matter of minutes once the symptoms of anaphylaxis begin.
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Anaphylaxis is a sudden onset, total body hypersensitivity reaction in response to exposure to an allergen. An anaphylactic reaction is an emergency as it can lead to the death of a cat.
In warm weather, the possibility that your cat may be stung by a bee or wasp increases. A sting can be a life-threatening event if your cat is allergic to the insect's venom. Learn how to protect and treat your kitty.
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A breeder describes her journey in trying to find the correct treatment when her Persian developed black crusted eye discharge that resisted all her initial efforts to clear.
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