Feline Miliary Dermatitis is a general skin condition caused by various allergens, such as fleas, mites, lice, certain drugs, and even some foods. The name stems from the millet seed appearance of the tiny crusty bumps that break out around the head and neck of the cat, and also along the back and tail. Itching [...]

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Artificial respiration is needed when a cat has a heartbeat but is not breathing. It is very important to never try to attempt this on a cat who is breathing on her own. The steps to perform artificial respiration on a cat in an emergency are as follows:

If the cat is wearing a collar, remove [...]

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Ticks are generally not a common cat parasite but if allowed outside cats may pick up ticks on the ears, neck, and paws. They are usually discovered while grooming the cat because when they are engorged with the cat’s blood they can be up to 0.5 in (1 cm) long. One should never attempt to [...]

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