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27Jan

Dealing With Mites in your Cat

Recognising mites and being able to treat them is important to the health and wellbeing of your pet cat. Mites are nasty little creatures cause skin irritation and inflammation; cats will try to scratch themselves to try and get relief from the itching, which can result in deep wounds or infection. Here, I will talk about recognising the symptoms of a mite infestation in cats and most importantly, how to get rid of them! Carol Doyle, BSc VN DVM Carol DoyIe is a...

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27Jan

When Should I Take My Senior Cat To The Vet?

As your cat gets older, you may start to notice some changes to their health starting to appear. Knowing how to identify symptoms of health issues early on can lead to a quick diagnosis and immediate treatment from your cat’s vet. Once your cat enters the senior lifecycle, it is not unusual for them to develop vision, hearing loss, and maybe even dementia. It’s essential your senior kitty is seen regularly by a vet to guarantee these issues aren’t affecting...

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27Jan

5 Ways To Prevent Problems Before Your Cat is Senior

As your cat begins to age, there are many changes to their physiology, behaviour and vulnerability to certain illnesses. Cats age at a faster rate than humans, so it is important they see their vet often so these illnesses can hopefully be detected at an early stage. Taking steps and measures before your cat reaches the senior lifecycle is one of the best ways to ensure your cat ages comfortably and healthily. While it may not always be possible to prevent certain health...

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27Jan

Checking Your Cat’s Weight

Checking your cat’s weight is important as it can help you understand the health status of your pet. As a cat owner, it is your responsibility to check their weight regularly and to take action if necessary. Managing your cat’s weight can not only help prevent obesity, but also help manage their mobility and prevent joint stiffness. Here at Petmania, you can check your cat’s weight for free by using our weighing scales that are available in all 15 locations nationwide....

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26Jan

5 Ways To Care For Your Senior Cat’s Mental Health

As cats grow older, they may experience some behavioural changes such as forgetting where their litter box is or being less active. As a cat owner, it’s important to keep an eye on these changes and assist your cat in any way they need as they grow into the senior lifecycle. In this blog, we will discuss how you can enrich your cat’s mental stimulation to not only keep their mind sharp, but also increase their sense of wellbeing, thus leading...

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26Jan

Caring for your Cat’s Urinary Health

Cats are often inundated by urinary problems. Kidney disease, chronic bladder inflammation, and urethral obstruction are just some of the common medical conditions felines may face in their lifetime. They can affect cats of any age; some conditions can be managed or treated with medication or prescription diets, whereas other conditions may result in blockages that require invasive procedures or even surgery to fix. Fortunately, there are ways cat owners can maintain their cat’s urinary health and keep these problems at...

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26Jan

Helping Your Senior Cat Age Comfortably

Thanks to improved nutrition and advanced veterinary medicine, it’s not unusual for cats nowadays to live longer than they used to. Cats can live up to 20 years old; that’s a long time to be a senior! However, just like humans, as cats grow older, their health can deteriorate. Joint and muscle problems, skin issues and not being able to exercise or move like they once did can all not only negatively impact your cat’s physical wellbeing, but their mental...

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25Jan

Caring For Your Older Cat’s Joints & Muscles

As cats grow older, it’s common for many of them to develop muscle and joint problems, such as arthritis. Your cat may seem stiffer than usual, or is having a hard time moving around. It can be tough to accept our once bouncy kitten is getting older, but fortunately, there are many ways you as a pet parent can help make your aging feline friend. Here, we’ve put together a helpful guide on what you can do to help your older...

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24Jan

Grooming Your Senior Cat

As cats begin to age, they tend to groom themselves less, leading to hair mats, skin irritation, and odour. Often, our senior felines will need some assistance to keep up with their grooming routine, and this is where pet parents can step in to help. In this blog post, we will talk about the process of grooming your senior cat, what equipment to use, and taking care of those nasty mats. Why is Grooming My Senior Cat Important? It’s important to help your...

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24Jan

What Do I Feed My Senior Cat?

I often get asked by cat owners what’s the best food for their aging feline. In her senior years, it’s more important than ever that your cat is provided with a high quality, tasty diet with easily digestible protein and a balance of key nutrients. Elderly cats have specific dietary requirements. As they are less active than they once were, it is incredibly important they receive the right balance of nutrients as they won’t be exercising as much and therefore...

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