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How Do Vets Sedate Cats? Learning From the Experts (Vet Answer)
As many cat owners know, seeing the vet is, unfortunately, not a generally enjoyable experience for our feline friends. Most cats prize their autonomy and like…
How Do Vets Treat Ear Mites in Cats? Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)
Cats are generally mysterious beings. However, in recent times, your cat may be displaying alarming behavior. He may be shaking his head and scratching his ear…
How Do Vets Cut Cat Nails: Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)
There are few things more relaxing than having our blissfully snoozing cat curl up contentedly in our lap. In these moments of shared comfort and companionship…
How Long Do Cats Take to Recover From Spaying? (Vet Answer)
A spay is a surgical procedure that you may consider for your pet to prevent unintended pregnancy in your female cat or kitten. While the procedure is common a…
How Do Vets Handle Aggressive Cats: Our Vet Answers
While many of our feline patients will be very docile and amenable to examination and treatment, some are understandably nervous and reactive. Not all cats lov…
How Do Vets Get Urine Samples From Cats? Our Vet Explains
Vets use a variety of tests to try and work out what is wrong with our feline friends when they are sick. Urinalysis is a series of tests that are performed on…
How Do Vets Get Rid Of Fleas On Cats? Our Vets Answers
There’s no use denying it – when we share our lives with pets, we also risk offering up our homes to all sorts of tiny squatters in the form of fleas, worms, a…
Ataxia in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Have you ever seen a wobbly cat, or a cat walking like he’s drunk? If you have, the chances are good that you saw a cat with ataxia. Ataxia in cats isn’t commo…