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Abyssinian International Cat Care

WebThe distinctive ticked coat of the Abyssinian comes in a number of colours. The coat is short and easy to care for. Health and welfare issues. Abyssinian cats can …

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International Cat Care For the love of cats

WebWelcome to International Cat Care. At International Cat Care we believe in a world in which each cat’s life experience will be as good as it can be. We do this by providing cat …

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Ragdoll International Cat Care

WebRagdolls can carry a gene that leads to a form of heart disease ( hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ) that can lead to heart failure at an early age. Screening tests became …

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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

WebBacterial infections – bacterial cystitis (bacterial infection of the bladder) is the most common cause of lower urinary tract disease in many animal, but is relatively …

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Cancer in Cats International Cat Care

WebCancer is a term used to describe disease that is caused by a tumour (or neoplasm) – a collection of abnormal cells within the body that continue to grow and …

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Stress in cats International Cat Care

WebAcute stress may be caused by an unexpected incident or threat and is relatively easy to recognize in cats. Many of the following signs may be evident: …

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Siamese International Cat Care

Web09th October 2018. The Siamese is a medium-sized cat with a long, lithe body and a short coat. The coloured points only extend to the mask area of the face, ears, legs and tail …

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Thinking of getting a cat

WebTo care for a cat you will need to: Provide plenty of human companionship. Provide regular, suitable meals with a constant supply of fresh water. Provide a clean …

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Scottish Fold disease – osteochondrodysplasia International Cat …

WebA severely affected Scottish Fold Cat. International Cat Care believe that it is simply unethical to continue to breed cats with a genetic mutation that is known to cause …

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Devon Rex International Cat Care

WebThe limited gene pool in the past lead to the development of an inherited muscle disease called Devon Rex myopathy or spasticity. Polycystic kidney disease …

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Inherited Disorders in Cats International Cat Care

WebCommon and/or important inherited disorders in cats. Some of the more common and important inherited disorders of cats include: α-Mannosidosis. Blood group …

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Munchkin International Cat Care

WebMunchkin. 03rd October 2018. Image supplied by Animal Photography. Seen as the feline equivalent of the Dachshund, this breed has caused controversy in the cat world with its …

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Highlander International Cat Care

WebHighlander. 18th September 2018. Image supplied by Animal Photography. Highlanders, also sometimes known as the Highland Lynx, can be both short haired and long haired …

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Chronic Kidney Disease International Cat Care

WebChronic kidney disease (CKD) is the name now used to refer to cats with kidney failure (or chronic kidney failure). CKD is one of the most common conditions …

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Sphynx International Cat Care

WebThe main feature of a Sphynx is its lack of a fur coat. The cats are not, however, entirely hairless but covered with fine, downy hair that is said to be like a peach …

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Feline HerpesVirus (FHV) Infection International Cat Care

WebFeline herpesvirus (FHV) is a virus that mainly causes acute upper respiratory infections (URIs) in cats, although it has been associated with some other …

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Elderly cats – special considerations International Cat Care

WebCats are living much longer now than was the case 20 years ago, thanks to better nutrition, veterinary and home care. In recent years, feline ages and life-stages …

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Savannah International Cat Care

WebSavannah. 04th October 2018. Image supplied by Animal Photography. Savannah cats are the result of crossing a domestic cat and a Serval — a medium-sized, large-eared wild …

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