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Small, furry (usually), domesticated members of the feline family.

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Why does my cat get hooked on everything with his nails?

If clipping is not for your cat, which in my experience is only reserved for really calm cats, then you can try scratch posts or boxes to 'de' sharpen the nails. …
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What is the value of meat byproducts in cat food?

I know my girlfriend for example despises it and she will never buy those foods for her cats. Cats are VERY different from humans (and dogs for that matter) when it comes to their nutritional needs. … Not all meat by-products are bad for cats, but most cat owners don't have the ability to judge correctly. …
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Can cats drink sea water?

Yes, cats can "drink" sea water. Anyone can for that matter can drink sea water. Is it good for them? No. Will they? Questionable. … I think what some people might confuse cats and salt water with, and I recall, I can't quote at the moment, is the fact that, being desert animals, cats have huge capacity for retaining water in their …
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Cat Squinting Left Eye

Yes you should. An experienced veterinarian will be able to tell you whether it is infection of the sclera or conjunctiva (bacterial and/or viral), cataracts, glaucoma (very serious!), injuries with c …
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Records of rabies diagnosis in cats?

Has anyone ever heard of, or made an official diagnosis of Rabies virus in a cat? I'm a veterinarian in KZN South Africa and strangely enough has never heard of an official case.
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Home care for possible ringworm while waiting to see the vet

Some cats will go bezerk though. Under extreme circumstances you can also try to wipe the debris off the wound with a very diluted (1:10) solution of Iodine based liquid (not ointment) antiseptic. …
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What illnesses/symptoms should I look for with a new cat?

The main things to monitor in new/stray cats are appetite, vomition, lethargy, runny poops, struggling or inability to urinate and breathing and eye problems. …
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What mouse traps are pet safe?

Although I disagree a bit, but can't find my official sources to back me up, the concern about secondary poisoning for your cats are raised by the public. … Although not cats so much, the biggest danger is primary ingestion by pets (mainly dogs) of these poisons. Rats can bump them off the shelves or carry them to more exposed areas. …
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How much time have to pass until a cat can be pregnant again after giving birth?

Cats are pregnant for just over 60 days and generally goes on heat every 3 weeks or so. … It is known that the heat cycle can start very shortly after giving birth, meaning that she will show interest and be susceptible to tom cats again. …
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