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Pet articles: Cat health

Feline AIDS (FIV)

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Vets now have a vaccine to protect cats against the FIV virus that causes feline immunodeficiency disease syndrome. This virus is in the same family as the human HIV but CANNOT infect people.

The virus in… [Read more]

Anal Sacs

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

What are anal sacs?

The anal sacs are glands located on either side of the anus at the 8:00 and 4:00 positions. They are positioned within the muscle of the anal sphincter. They connect to the… [Read more]

Cancer in Dogs and Cats

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

With our pets living to be older, dog and cat cancer is becoming more common. We all have a fear of this disease. Many owners will put off a trip to the vet when they… [Read more]

Grass Seeds

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

It is common for pets to develop abscesses and infections caused by penetrating grass seeds. Grass seeds can gradually work their way through a pet’s skin aided by the bristles on the seed. Unfortunately this… [Read more]

Worms

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Keeping your pet free of worms has never been easier yet disturbingly many pets seen at vet clinics are still carrying intestinal worms. Worms can infect your pet via uncooked meats, during digging and grooming… [Read more]