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Permethrin toxicity in cats
Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.
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Diabetes in cats | PDSA
Diabetes prevents your cat being able to control their blood sugar levels. Blood sugars levels get very high, but their body becomes starved of energy. Symptoms include weight loss, drinking more, peeing more and low energy.
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Hair loss (alopecia) in rabbits
Fur loss (alopecia) in rabbits usually appears in patches and depending on the cause often comes with a variation of other symptoms.
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Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is a condition that causes a nasty cough in dogs. It’s very contagious, but isn’t often serious.
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First aid for insect stings
Insect stings are common in pets, especially in dogs. Stings are not a major problem for most pets, but some pets (just like humans) will develop an allergic reaction.
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Aural Haematoma in cats
An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside the ear flap when a blood vessel bursts. They often form because your cat has been shaking their head or scratching their ear.
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Antifreeze poisoning in cats | PDSA
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is a very common poison in dogs and cats. It’s a very toxic substance so even a small amount can do a lot of damage to several vital organs.
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Vomiting in cats
Most cases of vomiting in cats will improve with minimal treatment but sometimes vomiting can be a sign of something more serious.
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Gastritis in cats
Gastritis is when the stomach becomes irritated and causes vomiting and stomach pain. There are many different causes of gastritis, some minor and some more serious.
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Steroids for pets
Steroids are a group of medicines that help with a range of conditions in pets. They are most commonly used for reducing inflammation and managing the immune system.
