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Raw food can be good for some pets, but owners should be aware of potential health issues

Dr Pete Wedderburn BVM&S CertVR MRCVSDr - Friday November 9th, 2018

The feeding of raw meat to pets appeals to many people: there seems to be something pure and natural about it that makes intuitive sense. If you imagine dogs and cats in their natural state, they’d obviously eat raw meat. And if you ever feed your pet raw meat, you see them hungrily tucking into it with enthusiasm. So why on earth do we choose to feed them on processed food, like kibble, that has been thoroughly cooked?

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When does a cat vomiting need veterinary attention?

Kate Cavanagh BVSc MRCVS - Tuesday October 23rd, 2018
Most cat owners have experienced the unpleasant sensation of cat sick between the toes on a nightime bathroom trip, or as a nice addition to your favourite rug. Vomiting is the active expulsion of stomach contents, which in cats can be violent, and may have many causes. It needs to be differentiated from regurgitation: where food is brought up with minimal effort from the oesophagus before ever reaching the stomach.
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Cat drooling everywhere? These could be the reasons!

Kate Cavanagh BVSc MRCVS - Tuesday October 16th, 2018
In this blog we will discuss situations where it could be normal for your cat to drool, followed by some examples of when it may be more of a concern. If in doubt it is always best to get your pet checked by a vet.
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The sad cat – do cats really get depressed?

Kate Cavanagh BVSc MRCVS - Friday October 5th, 2018
Cats do experience emotions, but studying and measuring their emotion is challenging. It’s sometimes hard for us not to treat our cats as little humans, but while they feel emotion, it may not be in the same way as we do.
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Does my cat need company?

David Harris BVSc MRCVS - Wednesday March 7th, 2018
This is a question vets hear a lot - people who are worried that their cat will be lonely, or need a companion. So in this blog, we’re going to look into it in more detail for you!
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