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 This is the question: to declaw or not declaw?
Many cat owners have made declawing part of the "new kitten" routine, along with vaccines and spaying or neutering. However, a large portion of the cat-loving community is opposed to this practice.
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 Too much heart: a problem for middle-aged cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a thickening or overgrowth of heart muscle, is a common heart condition seen in cats, and also happens to be one of the leading causes of sudden heart failure in..
 Cats facts: about toxoplasmosis
Myths and misconceptions surround toxoplasmosis and its danger for pregnant women. Kitty does not need to be given away the minute the pregnancy test is positive. With knowledge and preventive measure..
 Serious feline gum disease can be prevented
Despite its exotic-sounding name, lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis (LPS) is a fairly common problem in cats 2 years old and older, according to Dr. Robert Ulbricht, a veterinary dentistry resident a..
 Cat infectious peritonitis: a serious and untreatable disease
Of all of the diseases affecting cats, Feline Infectious Peritonitis is one of the least understood and most insidious. There is no cure for this disease, and it can often remain undetected for severa..
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 Toxoplasmosis incidence is not related to cat ownership
Toxoplasmosis is an illness that has received much attention from the media for its association with cats. Dr. Thomas Graves, veterinary internal medicine specialist at the University of Illinois Vete..
 Fat cats are predisposed to liver problems
If a cat, especially an overweight cat, stops eating, it can suffer serious liver problems. According to Dr. Marcella Ridgway, veterinary internist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Ho..
 Cats hyperthyroidism: a common but curable problem
Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common hormonal disease diagnosed in cats today. It is arises when a tumor on the thyroid gland causes an increase in the secretion of thyroid hormones. Most often,..
 Cats facts: bladder stones
Urinary tract infections are a very uncomfortable problem for humans and animals alike. In pets, especially cats, urinary tract infections can sometimes be accompanied by bladder stones, which can bot..
 Cat hairballs: messy, harmless and preventable
Hairballs can be a mess and an annoying problem for cat owners. Although hairballs are rather unpleasant, they do not usually mean that the cat is ill, and owners can take steps to reduce or eliminate..
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