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Pet articles: Cat health

Is your pet overweight?

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Unfortunately, it is estimated that one in two domestic dogs and cats are overweight. That is half of our pet population!

Apart from the obvious signs of weight gain, an overweight pet may also exhibit… [Read more]

Pet Dental Health

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Oral disease is the most common ailment in adult pets. According to veterinary research, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the time they are three. Signs of disease… [Read more]

FAST FACTS – CATS ADORE CATMINT

Saturday, July 23rd, 2005

Fresh leaves of the catnip plant (Nepatia Cataria) have a mint scent, while dried leaves smell like alfala. In members of the cat family, contact with this plant causes a peculiar reaction called the catnip… [Read more]

AUGUST - DENTAL MONTH

Thursday, July 14th, 2005

AUGUST IS DENTAL MONTH

Pet dental month provides an opportunity for pet lovers to concentrate on their pet’s often neglected oral health.

The Lost Dogs´ Home veterinary clinic is participating by offering FREE DENTAL CHECKS and other… [Read more]

Feline Aids Vaccine - Now Available

Wednesday, July 13th, 2005

We 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 CAN NOT infect people.

The virus… [Read more]

Why desex your pet?

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

There are many medical and behavioural benefits in having your pet desexed:

MALES (Cats & Dogs)

CONVENIENCE TO OWNERS

Usually stops tomcats from “spraying” foul-smelling urine in the house.

Reduces the annoying and embarrassing urge of male dogs to… [Read more]