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• First aid for collapsed pets

  Collapse can be caused by many different problems including: heart disease, low blood sugar, pain, breathing difficulties, Addison’s disease, blood loss and seizures.

• How to safely move an injured pet

  Moving an injured pet needs to be done carefully to avoid making any injuries worse. Stay calm, reassure your pet, check their injuries and make sure you and they are safe before moving them.

• Cat neutering: a guide to castration and spaying

  Neutering is an operation to remove the testicles or ovaries from a cat. Read our vets advice on neutering your cat, and the benefits and risks if doing so.

• Diarrhoea after a change of food

  Some pets will struggle to digest a new food unless it’s introduced slowly into their normal diet – so, if your pet eats something they aren’t used to it may give them diarrhoea.

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats

  Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem in cats, especially as they get older. Symptoms can include increased thirst, peeing more, decreased appetite, weight loss, vomiting, and poor coat condition.