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21st November 2007

Did you know that lilies could be deadly to your cat.  Many types of lily, such as Tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Easter, Stargazer, and the Casa Blanca, can cause kidney failure in cats. 

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Did you know?

9th October 2007

Did you know that chocolate is poisonous to cats?

Chocolate, or more precisely cacao contains a compound called theobromine which has four different adverse effects on cats:

It is a stimulant which increases the heart rate.
It is a diuretic (increases production of urine) resulting in increased loss of body fluids.
It causes stomach upset.
It acts on the nervous system.

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Bad Breath.

6th October 2007

Bad breath, also known as halitosis is not just an unpleasant odour but can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. Most often caused by dental problems it can sometimes be caused by other medical conditions.

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Fat Cats.

10th September 2007

The world’s favourite cartoon cat is “I’m not overweight, I’m undertall” Garfield. However, the reality for fat cats is not as cheerful. Truly big cats usually have a genetic or hormonal problem, and may only live short lives. Most cats regulate their own weight well, but sometimes, due to overfeeding and lack of exercise they still lose their shape and vitality.

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