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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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Cat scratch disease (CSD), also known as cat scratch fever, is an illness a person can develop following contact with a cat. It is not a serious illness for most people, however, anyone who comes in contact with cats should learn to recognize the symptoms of CSD and the best way to treat it.
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Feline acne and stud tail are more common than you think. It's a problem akin to teenage acne. Most cases are mild that they often go unnoticed. More serious cases may take some experimentation to find the best treatment.
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Cats, like people, can have the occasional upset tummy that may result in one or two loose bowel movements, but if a cat develops chronic diarrhea, the situation can be serious.
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If an infection is not responding to the usual antibiotics it may be necessary to perform a culture and sensitivity test to determine the exact strain of bacteria that is causing the problem, and the best choice of antibiotic to treat it.
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Sooner or later, every cattery will suffer an infection. Once a cattery has experienced an outbreak, decontamination becomes a priority. This article details the steps to take to decontaminate your cattery.
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Diarrhea is not a disease, but a symptom related to many different diseases. This article explains what to do if your kitty starts to have loose, sloppy stools.
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Should you let two mothers share their kittens between them? Should you give a kitten from a large litter to a mother with a smaller litter to care for? Learn the pros and cons of dual mothering.
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Few things are as frustrating as the cat who holds his eyes wide open at home but squints at the cat show. Fear not! There are ways to help your kitty show off his beautiful peepers, but first you need to figure out WHY he is closing his eyes.
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Newborn kittens grow rapidly, making weight gains daily. If a kitten fails to gain weight over a 24 hour stretch, it becomes a real concern. Learn the tricks for getting the kitten back on track and gaining weight.
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