Vital Pet Health

Paul Manktelow.  Bladder problems in cats are a relatively common occurrence in veterinary medicine and range from simple uncomplicated cystitis to more serious instances of obstruction and blocked bladder.  The latter disease seems to primarily affect male cats whose narrow urethras are more easily blocked. Severe cases are considered life threatening veterinary emergencies and cats with blocked bladders that are left untreated can quickly deteriorate and die.

Paul Manktelow.  Cat bites are responsible for the majority of infected wounds seen in cats seeking veterinary attention. These are usually sustained during fights between these very territorial animals. The most territorial of these are the entire Tom cats who also roam to expand the area of their territory. If you have an entire Tom who is known to fight then castration or neutering should help to reduce the incidence of fighting.

Paul Manktelow.  Cats are prone to a number of conditions that affect the lower urinary tract, including cystitis.  These can occur as emergencies, and can be difficult and frustrating to treat.  This article gives information about the nature of cystitis and lower urinary tract disease in cats, signs to be aware of in a cat suffering from lower urinary tract disease, and details on how these cats can be treated.  Management can often influence the outcome of lower urinary tract disease in cats, and th is article gives information for owners about changes which can be made at home.

Paul Manktelow.  Dental disease is one of the most common conditions seen in veterinary medicine and cats are often presented with very decayed teeth.  Many dental problems are picked up during routine check up and owners are often not aware of them until the late stages when the teeth are very decayed. some tell tale signs may be bad breath or difficulty eating. This article gives you some detailed advice on dental disease in cats with a guide to brushing your pets teeth.