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If your dog or cat may have eaten rat or mouse poison or a poisoned rodent, call a vet straight away. Find out how the main UK baits differ, the signs to watch for and why the packet matters.
Cat flu can leave cats sneezing, sore-eyed and off their food. Learn the signs, when to call a vet, how to limit spread at home and how vaccination helps.
Lily poisoning in cats is an emergency. Find out which exposures are dangerous, the signs to know, what to do straight away and how to prevent it.
A British Longhair can be a calm companion, but its thick coat needs daily care. Learn about temperament, grooming, PKD and HCM screening, and choosing a cat.
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Choose a vet by looking at travel, opening hours, services, costs and how the team treats worried cats. Check RCVS registration and practice standards, ask about cat-friendly arrangements, emergency care and fees, and book a routine visit before your cat is unwell. If a practice no longer suits you, speak to them first or find a new one before you need urgent help.
Most cats travelling from Great Britain to the EU need an Animal Health Certificate for each trip. Your cat must have a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and matching records. The certificate must usually be issued within 10 days of entering the EU and can be used for travel in the EU and return to Great Britain for up to four months. Book your vet early, check all paperwork and prepare your cat with a safe carrier, water and calm travel conditions. Never leave a cat in a hot car.
Cats can suffer life-threatening heatstroke in hot cars within minutes, even when the weather feels mild. This guide explains why parked vehicles heat up so fast, the signs of overheating in cats, which cats are most at risk and why opening windows is not enough. Learn how to keep your cat safe during warm-weather travel, what to do if your cat overheats and why you should never leave a cat unattended in a parked car.
Learn about car sickness in cats, including common causes such as motion sickness and travel anxiety, signs like drooling, vomiting and vocalising, and simple ways to help. Find advice on secure carriers, calm car journeys, feeding before travel, gradual training and when to contact a vet for support.
Learn how to support a grieving cat after the death of another cat in the home. This guide covers signs of cat grief, including appetite loss, hiding, clinginess and behaviour changes, plus practical advice on keeping routines, offering comfort, monitoring health and knowing when to contact a vet.
Learn about diabetic ketoacidosis in cats, a life-threatening diabetes emergency caused by high ketone levels. Find out the warning signs, including vomiting, lethargy, poor appetite, dehydration and rapid breathing, plus how vets diagnose and treat DKA. Prompt veterinary care, regular insulin, steady feeding routines and close monitoring can help prevent this serious condition.
Diabetes in cats, or feline diabetes, is common in middle aged and older cats. Look for signs of diabetes in cats like drinking more, peeing more, eating more but losing weight, and being tired. Vets diagnose diabetes with blood and urine tests. Treatment for feline diabetes often needs daily insulin, a high protein low carbohydrate diet and weight management. Regular blood glucose monitoring, steady feeding times and a calm routine help keep blood sugar steady. Some cats can go into remission with early treatment and weight loss. Watch for low blood sugar or signs of diabetic ketoacidosis and contact your vet for sudden changes. With consistent care many cats live long, comfortable lives.
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