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27/05/2026

Cats are obligate carnivores, but feeding only plain meat is not enough for healthy bones. Muscle meat alone is low in calcium and has the wrong calcium-to-phosphorus balance. Over time, this can weaken bones and lead to pain, fractures, poor growth, and difficulty walking — especially in kittens.

A balanced diet should include the right nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and minerals to support strong bones and healthy movement. Whether feeding commercial food or raw diets, balance matters.

X-ray shows severe calcium deficiency caused by an unbalanced all-meat diet. The bones have become thin, weak and poorly mineralised because the body started pulling calcium from the skeleton just to survive.
Meat alone is NOT a complete diet. Cats need balanced nutrition with the right calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to build strong bones.

11/05/2026

FULL A**L GLANDS IN DOGS

Ever noticed your pooch scooting on the floor persistently? It could be his/her a**l glands are full.

A**l glands are small sacs near your dog’s a**s that normally empty during p**ping. When they don’t empty properly, they become full and uncomfortable.

Signs:
• Scooting
• Licking the bum
• Fishy smell
• Pain when sitting or p**ping
• Swelling near the a**s

If ignored, they can become infected or rupture.

To control and prevent this from recurring
• Feed a high-fiber diet
• Keep your dog at a healthy weight
• Treat allergies early
• Visit the vet to help manually express them

💡Psyllium husks add fiber and help make stool firmer. Firmer p**p gently presses the glands during passing stool, helping them empty naturally.

Healthy p**p = happier a**l glands 🐾

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

It may start small, but it can become serious if ignored.

➡️ Bacteria enter the body
(through bites, wounds, or fractures)

➡️ They travel to the bone

➡️ Infection begins
(causing pain, swelling, inflammation)

➡️ Bone gets damaged
(pus and dead bone may form)

➡️ Infection can spread

➡️ If untreated, it becomes chronic and harder to treat

Signs to watch for:
• Limping
• Swelling
• Pain
• Wounds not healing
• Loss of appetite

Early treatment can prevent serious damage and help your cat recover well.

29/04/2026

Open-Mouth Breathing in Cats

Pleural effusion means fluid builds up around the lungs. This fluid squeezes the lungs so they can’t expand properly.

Less expansion = less oxygen.
The cat has to work harder to breathe.

Cats normally breathe through their nose, so open-mouth breathing is a serious sign of distress.

Common causes:
- Heart disease (like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) → fluid backs up into the chest
- FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) → inflammation causes fluid leakage

Signs:
-Fast, shallow breathing
-Effort when breathing
-Open-mouth breathing (emergency)

Fluid around the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
Open-mouth breathing = emergency.

22/04/2026

FIP in Cats – What Every Cat Owner Should Know

FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) is a serious disease that affects mostly young cats. It can be confusing, fast, and heartbreaking.

💔 What is FIP?
It starts from a common virus (feline coronavirus) that many cats carry. In some cats, the virus changes inside the body and causes severe illness.

⚠️ Common Signs to Watch For

📌Persistent fever (doesn’t improve with treatment)
📌Loss of appetite
📌Weight loss
📌Weakness / low energy
📌Swollen belly (fluid in abdomen)
📌Difficulty breathing (fluid in chest)

🔄 How does it spread?
The original virus spreads through p**p (litter boxes).
Cats get infected by grooming or sharing spaces.
FIP itself is not directly contagious.
It develops inside the cat after the virus mutates.

🏥 Why it’s hard to diagnose
FIP can look like many other diseases at first. By the time it’s obvious, the cat is often very sick.

💡 Important to know
It’s not caused by poor care.
It’s more common in young cats and multi-cat homes
Early suspicion and testing can help guide decisions.

❤️ For pet owners
If your cat is not eating, has a fever, or looks weak—don’t wait. Get them checked early.

14/04/2026

Flea Allergy Dermatitis is a hypersensitivity reaction where even a single flea bite can trigger intense itching and inflammation.

Key signs:

📌Severe (scratching/biting)
📌 Redness and papules
-📌loss of fur (Alopecia, especially along the back and tail)
-📌Secondary skin infections if untreated

Management requires two key steps:

1) Strict flea control (e.g. Bravecto / Simparica) to break the life cycle
2) Control of allergic inflammation (short course Prednisolone when indicated)

Consistency is key. Treatment failure is often due to incomplete environmental and household flea control.

14/04/2026

08/04/2026

Fly Bite Dermatitis is a condition caused by repeated fly bites on a dog’s skin, especially the ears, leading to painful sores.
Many owners think it’s minor, but it can become severe if ignored.
Dogs kept outdoors are more at risk since flies are attracted to dirt, moisture, and wounds.
It’s preventable with good hygiene, fly control, and early treatment.
🐾 If your dog has ear wounds or irritation, don’t wait get it checked.

28/03/2026

Why is your dog SO itchy? It could be Flea Allergy Dermatitis!

It’s not just fleas, it’s your dog’s reaction to them. When a flea bites, it injects saliva into the skin. Some dogs are allergic to that saliva, and even one bite can trigger intense itching.

Your dog may:

📌Scratch, lick, or bite constantly
📌 Lose hair (especially near the tail and back)
📌 Develop red, sore, or infected skin

The more they scratch, the worse the skin gets

You might not even see flea, just the reaction!

Consistent flea control for your pet and their environment is important.