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• Head shaking in cats

  Has your cat been shaking his/her head more than usual? Head shaking shouldn’t be ignored because it can indicate many different problems, usually related to the ears.

• Itchy skin in cats

  Scratching is normal for cats, but sometimes they can seem a bit itchier than normal and may need to see a vet.

• Limping and stiffness in cats

  There can be lots of causes of limping and stiffness in older cats, but arthritis is usually the most common cause.

• Scooting in cats

  Scooting is a word used to explain the act of a cat sitting down and dragging their bottom along the ground. This is usually because of an itch or pain around their anus, caused by:

• Skin allergies (atopic dermatitis) in cats

  Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is a skin problem caused by an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mite).