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• Sunburn in pets

  Pets can get sunburnt just like people, especially if they are light coloured or have a thin/patchy coat. Sunburn is painful, causes skin damage, and can lead to certain types of skin cancer.

• Lily poisoning in cats

  Despite being popular plants in the home and garden, lilies are extremely poisonous to cats. If your cat eats any part of a lily plant, they should see a vet immediately.

• Snake bites in cats

  Read our vets' advice on what to do if your cat is bitten by a snake, the kind of snake it was bitten by, first aid for them and when to call a vet.

• Eye ulcers (corneal ulcers) in cats

  A corneal ulcer develops when something damages the surface of your cat's eye. Read our vet's advice on treatment and symptoms of eye ulcers in cats.

• Hand rearing kittens

  Hand rearing kittens can be very rewarding but is also a big commitment. It involves keeping the kittens warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.