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Bones are an important structural component of the body. Healthy bones allow your pet to move freely, and express normal behaviours. Unhealthy bones on the other hand, can be a cause of pain, and they may impact your cat…

Most people have heard of the thyroid glands, mainly in the context of metabolism and weight in people, and perhaps dogs and cats. What they may not be so familiar with are four smaller structures cal…

Cirrhosis of the liver is a generalised formation of scar tissue. It’s caused by long-term liver damage and prevents the liver from working properly. The liver is incredibly good at coping with damage, but if less than 2…

There are several reasons that your vet may recommend running a blood test on your cat. Blood tests can help assess an individual's health before a general anaesthetic. They can help to determine the cause of an illness…

You’re probably familiar with the concept that hormones are the body’s messengers. Released in one part of the body, they travel to another prompting some kind of response in a target organ. Hormones have many functions,…

Acne is a very common condition in humans, usually associated with hormone changes around puberty. But did you know your cat may also suffer from it too? …