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- May 31, 2023
Vaccinating your cat is an essential way to maintain their health and wellbeing by safeguarding them against several potentially serious illnesses. Below are some of the vaccinations that are recommended for cats and the reasons why they are necessary.
Feline Panleukopenia (FPV): This highly infectious virus can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, and even death in cats. Kittens are particularly vulnerable to this virus, but vaccination can provide protection and keep your feline friend healthy.
Feline Herpesvirus (FHV) and Feline Calicivirus (FCV): These two viruses can cause upper respiratory infections in cats. Symptoms can include sneezing, coughing, and eye discharge. While not often fatal, these infections can be uncomfortable for your cat. Vaccination can prevent them from becoming ill.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): This virus attacks a cat's immune system and can lead to severe health complications. While less contagious than some other feline diseases, it can still be transmitted
- March 27, 2023
Certain pet medicines are prescription-only in Australia because they are classified as prescription-only medicines (POMs). POMs are medications that require a prescription from a veterinarian before they can be dispensed by a pharmacist1The reason for this is .....
- September 09, 2022Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (also known as amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium) is an antibiotic drug, used to treat a variety of illnesses in cats. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is sold in Australia most commonly under the brand name Amoyxclav, but is also sold as Noroclav, Clavulox and Juroclav - these drugs have the same active ingredients, in different strengths and different delivery methods.
- August 25, 2021
My vet prescribed Doxylin/Doryx/Vibravet or Doxycycline for my cat. What does that mean?
Doxycycline is an antibiotic drug, used to treat a variety of illnesses in cats. It is sold in Australia under the brand names Apex Doxy, Doxylin, Doryx and Vibravet, as well as under the drug name Doxycycline. The different brands offer the same active ingredient in different strengths and different delivery methods (tablet, suspension, paste, etc) and you should check with your vet if you intend to change between the brands..
Doxylin is often used by vets to treat cats with upper respiratory infections, sometimes called “kitty colds”, because Doxylin treats a broad spectrum of bacteria. It can also be used to treat infections of the mouth (including periodontal disease) and urinary tract infections. Doxycycline can also be used in the treatment of heartworm in cats - it attacks a bacteria found inside heartworms, weakening the heartworm.
Other brand names for Doxycycline
- April 12, 2021
It is important to closely follow the instructions of your veterinarian. Some of the medications used to treat seizures and epilepsy. It can take time to find the right medication for your pet, and in some cases, management of your pet's epilepsy or seizures with medication may not be possible.
Here are some of the toxins that can cause seizures in pets
Toxins can cause seizures in cats.
- Permethrin - An ingredient in some flea, tick, scabies, and lice products for pets and people.
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotics - A family of antibiotics that includes ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, and ofloxacin that is used to treat a variety of illness in people and sometimes prescribed for cats ( and dogs) but can cause seizures in overdoses.
- Diphenhydramine - An antihistamine found in cold, flu, and allergy products for people and sometimes prescribed for cats ( and dogs) but can cause seizures if overdoses.
- Amitriptyline - is an antidepressant and is sometimes prescribed for cats
- April 01, 2021
Lovan is used by veterinarians to reduce anxiety and aggression in dogs and cats. It is the equivalent to the human drug Prozac, but in a different dose.
Anxiety in pets
Pets can suffer many different types of anxiety, and your pet may be showing that anxiety in different ways. It may be a fear or phobia that your pet shows - when new people arrive at the house, or when a storm approaches, or it may be separation anxiety (this affects approximately 14% of dogs!), which may result in destructiveness, distressed vocalization (crying, howling or constant barking), or “housesoiling” (a nicer term for the inappropriate mess that a distressed animal may cause in your home!). (read more about Anxiety in Dogs)
Your cat or dog’s mental health is important, and a clinically distressed or anxious pet can be very distressing - this Sydney Morning Herald article describes the behaviors that were helped after pets received treatment for their anxiety (many with Lovan (referred to by its active
- July 14, 2020
CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in pets is an emergency technique used when your pet has stopped breathing and they have no heartbeat. It involves rescue breathing or mouth-to-snout resuscitation and chest compressions.
Seeing your dog in a life-threatening situation can be a terrifying and stressful experience, especially if your dog is unresponsive. Arming yourself with the knowledge to effectively recognize and take action to treat your dog’s condition can help to keep you calm and greatly increase your dog’s chance of survival.
The two life-saving procedures you need to know are artificial respiration and CPR for dogs. This article will outline how to identify whether your dog needs CPR and how to perform those procedures.
1. Check For a Pulse and Breathing
Use your middle finger to find a pulse in one of the following locations:
- Below Wrist
- Inner Thigh
- Below Ankle or
- Where the elbow touches the chest
2. Check for Other Warning Signs
- Do Gums and lips appear white/gray
- March 16, 2020Since the World Health Organisation declared the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as CoVID-19) a global health emergency, you might have been wondering if this virus could be transmitted to your pet. This article pulls information from a variety of international sources to discuss the risk of your pet becoming infected with COVID-19.
- September 09, 2019If there ever was a time when you wished your pet could talk, it was probably when you thought they were in pain. This article will cover the difference between acute and chronic pain and will list common signs of pain in both dogs and cats.
