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In an ever-expanding world of new antibiotics, it is helpful for the cat breeder to learn the main types and classifications of antibiotics available in feline veterinary medicine in order to understand their differences.
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Newborn kittens do not have a lot of "reserves" with which to fight against a health problem, so it is paramount that you know the earliest signs to look for that might indicate that there is a problem, especially an infection.
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Baytril is a 'big-gun' antibiotic especially useful in the treatment of difficult respiratory infections and chronic urinary infections in the cat.
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Feline Bordetella is a highly contagious bacteria that causes upper respiratory infection in felines. Young kittens are at highest risk of dying from Bordetella. Learn how to treat Bordetella and reduce the chance of it spreading through your cattery.
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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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Clavamox, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, is a penicillin-like broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is one of the most useful general antibiotics for the cat breeder.
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Here is a handy chart with the use and dosages of many of the most common drugs that a cat breeder should have in their favorite medical kit.
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Follow one cattery’s recommended protocol for eliminating giardia from a multi-cat situation.
Once you have determined the cause of your cat's squinting at the cat show, the next thing to do is choose an eye drop or a combination of eye drops and eye washes to help solve the problem., and help your kitty`s eyes stay wide open.
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Having a well-stocked first aid kit for your cats is as important as having one for yourself. An emergency can occur at any moment and it is always better if you are prepared to handle it. Here is a list of basics that should be included in your feline's first aid kit.
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