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Adopting a New Kitten

Adopting a New Kitten

Are you thinking about getting a kitten, or are you about to welcome a new kitten into your family? In this jam-packed article all about kittens, you’ll find answers to the common questions that…

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How to Protect Your Cat from Fleas

How to Protect Your Cat from Fleas

Fleas are the most common external parasite seen on cats. If your cat is scratching more than normal, has hair loss around his lower back/tail area, or has tiny black dots that look like pepper in…

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Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies) in Dogs

Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies) in Dogs

Sarcoptic mange, also called scabies, is a highly contagious skin disease that affects dogs. The disease is caused by the tiny, microscopic (meaning they cannot be seen with the naked eye) Sarcoptes…

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Notoedric Mange (Scabies) in Cats

Notoedric Mange (Scabies) in Cats

Feline scabies, also called notoedric mange, is caused by the feline mite Notoedres cati. It infects cats similarly to sarcoptic mange mites in dogs. In fact, these mites are closely related.…

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Allergy Tests for Cats

Allergy Tests for Cats

Cats can suffer from allergies, too. Just like humans, your cat may be allergic to various substances called “allergens” that may be present in the air that they breathe, in their food, and in…

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Why is my cat itchy?

Why is my cat itchy?

Itchy skin can be very frustrating for cats. To find relief, they engage in excessive grooming, licking, and scratching at the affected areas until there is hair loss and the skin becomes raw. When…

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Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) in Cats

Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) in Cats

Fleas are one of the most common parasites that we see in our pets. In cats that are allergic to fleas, just one bite from a flea can make your cat feel itchy and uncomfortable for weeks. This…

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