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Irritation around the anus

Enlarged abdomen

Weight loss

Vomiting

Diarrhea

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Intestinal tapeworms and roundworms are very common in kittens and adult cats.

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Male cats tend to be more aggressive.

Female cats have a higher risk developing mammary tumors.

Litters can be very expensive.

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Feline roundworms can pose a significant threat to human health. Contact with cat faeces or contaminated soil can result in human ingestion and infection.

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Neuter cats before they reach sexual maturity and are able to have kittens themselves. This is normally 4-6 months old.

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Vaccinations feel like a sharp scratch.

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Cats will be given an anesthetic to ensure that they don’t feel any pain during the procedure.

After the operation, the vet will give your cat pain relief injections to help with any post-surgery discomfort.

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A routine operation that involves the removal of your cat’s sexual reproduction organs for males the removal of testicles.

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Treat kittens for roundworms every 2 weeks from 2 until 8 weeks of age, then monthly until 6 months of age and every 1- 3 months thereafter. Kittens only require tapeworm treatment if they also have fleas.

Adult cats should be treated every 1 to 3 months.

The most effective and safest are available from your veterinary surgeon

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Avoids unplanned pregnancies and it can also protect them from certain diseases eg leukemia

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Kittens will need two injections 3-4 week apart from eight week of age.

Kittens should be vaccinated at a young age.

Vaccinations cant completely prevent infection however the symptoms will be a lot less harmful.

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Feline Leukaemia virus: causes cancers

The rabies vaccination: For cats traveling abroad

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Recommended for all cats

Keeps cats safe and free from serious conditions

Feline Panleukopenia Virus: contagious virus/ vomiting, dehydration

Feline Calicivirus: cat flu

Feline Herpesvirus: Cat flu/ulcers on the eye.

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If the owner hasn't used all the medication they must give it into the vets so they can dispose of it correctly.

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household chemicals

poisonous plants

open windows or balconies in high buildings.

cars

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Crate: good for transporting

Litter box

Scratching posts: keeps claws trimmed and enrichment and increases exercise.

Identification collar

Food and water bowls

Bedding

Toys

Cat insurance

Cat flap

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A suitable environment

A suitable diet

To exhibit normal behaviour patterns

To be housed with, or apart from, other animals

To be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease

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Feeding methods

Sensory stimulation

Toys

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Make sure children do not touch, poke or prod a cats eyes, mouth and ears.

Make sure the cat is suitable to be around young children and older people as animals are able to sense fear.

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Make sure the cats you own get along with each other. that there is no strong dominance over others.

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High resting places: natural climbers/ important for cats to be able to rest and observe surroundings.

Beds

Litter trays

vegetation: for a house cat to act as natural way to clear hair from the gut during grooming.

scent stimulation

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When using medicine owners should always make sure their hands are clean

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Disposing medication correctly helps to reduce drugs from entering the environment.

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When cat medicines are no longer needed, they should be disposed of promptly. Owners should remove expired, unwanted, or unused medicines from their home as quickly as possible to help reduce the chance of reusing it by mistake

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For some cats tooth brushing can be quite painful, so consult with a veterinarian before considering brushing the teeth of a cat.

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All medication that is prescribed from a vet must be used.

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Ear buds dipped into tuna juice are also effective process of controlling the daily accumulation of plaque.

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To reduce plaque and tartar is to brush the cats teeth. A number of toothbrushes are specially designed for a cat's mouth. Never use human toothpaste on cats, as it is toxic.

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Owners should reduce the rate at which plaque and tartar builds up on the teeth.

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Tends to be more common/more severe as cats get older.

Dental disease in cats is commonly associated with the accumulation of dental plaque  and tartar formation.

Can affect the teeth and the structures around the teeth that support and keep them healthy.

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Equipment required to care for a cat (Husbandry)

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Equipment required to care for a cat (Husbandry)

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Not painful for the cat and lasts a lifetime.

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Micro chipping helps owners to find missing animals/pets.

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Placed under the skin between the shoulder blades of the kitten.

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A small electronic device, that has a unique 15-digit number encased in a protective shell. Can be read by a special scanner. he owners contact details are also stored.

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Owners should update their details if moving house or any other circumstance.

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Can be useful if owners suspect their cat may have fleas. If there are no fleas that can been seen only black specs, combs can be place on damp tissue. If black specs turn red, they are flea faeces.

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Prevents the development of eggs into fleas and eliminates all new generations.

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A liquid formula is applied to the skin at the back of the cats neck.

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Information about fleas

Fleas can make cats uncomfortable, sore and itchy.

Can pose a serious health risk.

Flea infestations can cause anemia due to the amount of blood a cat can lose to the parasites.

Can be fatal- especially in kittens.

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Collars have growth-inhibiting substances in them to stop fleas growing.