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My cat is eating plastic. Is it doing this because it is suffering from a nutritional deficiency?

Are there any appetite stimulants available for cats?

Are there any prescription-free pain relief drugs that can be given to cats?

My cat seems to want to be left alone and is sleeping more than usual. Might it be depressed?

Is it best to slim down your cat by feeding it wet food or dry food?

How do you apply tick prevention to your cat?

What can cause epileptic-like fits?

What are the risks of anaesthetising senior dogs?

Is it dangerous to let your cat eat tuna fish?

Is it normal for a cat to have vaginal discharge (including blood) after it has given birth?

Are strokes common in cats?

I have found a cat that does not seem to have an owner. What should I do?

My cat is licking itself around its mouth and is pawing at its mouth. What can be bothering it?

My cat is unable to use its hind legs. What should I do?

What are the black, pigmented spots on and in my cat’s mouth and nose?

My cat has become completely apathetic after putting a buster collar on it. What should I do?

What should you do if your cat has gotten something stuck in its throat?

How long does a cat need to wear a buster collar (Elizabethan collar) after it has been neutered?

What is the difference between sedation and anaesthesia?

Where are the anal glands located?