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Pet cats are subject to a variety of illnesses and medical problems, including obesity, ear mites and vomiting. Learn how to identify symptoms and treat common cat health problems with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video series.
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Pet cats are subject to a variety of common medical problems from hairballs to obesity. Learn more about common medical problems in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Fleas are a common problems on cats and require consistent treatment to end the flea life cycle. Learn more about the flea and tick life cycle on cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
To find fleas on a cat, use a flea comb to look for live fleas or flea dirt. Learn more about finding fleas and ticks on cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
There are many flea and tick treatments for cats, including flea shampoos and topical treatments. Learn more about flea and tick treatments for cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Cat flea and tick topical treatments should be applied to the skin between the cats shoulder blades. Learn more about applying flea and tick treatments on cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Ear mites will cause a cats ears to become very itchy and dirty. Learn more about dirty ears and ear mite symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Itchy skin on cats can be caused by a variety of possible conditions including fleas and miliary lesions. Learn more about itchy skin symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Cats with upper respiratory infections will often sneeze and have nose and eye discharge. Learn more about upper respiratory infection symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Potential internal parasites in cats include round worms, tape worms and hookworms. Learn more about internal parasite symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Cat diarrhea is a common problem for many pet owners and requires immediate treatment. Learn more about diarrhea symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Vomiting in cats is a common problem that has a variety of causes and treatments. Learn more about vomiting and hairball symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Obese cats are at risk for a variety of other health problems, which is why treatment is so important. Learn more about obesity symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.
Cats have been domesticated pets for centuries, providing companionship to people as far back as 9,500 years ago. Despite the stereotype of cats as solitary animals with no need for human presence, many cats have a very social relationship with their owners, providing and receiving affection on many levels. In fact, some people suggest that human owners provide a sort of surrogate mother figure for cats and kittens, and that adult domesticated cats live in a sort of extended kittenhood. In this free video series an experienced veterinarian will identify symptoms and treatments for common cat health issues. Learn how to identify the symptoms of fleas and ticks, ear mites and internal parasites that may harm pet cats. Get tips on treatments for cat vomiting, obesity and itchy skin. If cat health problems are suspected, learn the best ways to identify and treat the most common health issues in pet cats with this free series of videos.
Tracy Carreiro Tracy Carreiro is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a practicing veterinarian for nearly 20 years. Growing up on a dairy farm, she grew to love the farm cats and spend many hours as a child taming feral kittens. During her career, she has been involved in treating animals of all sorts, from mice and other pocket pets through exotic birds, dogs and cats. She has also cared for large animals such as horses, cows and even exotic animals including an elephant, a wallaby, and a camel. She loves teaching her clients about their pets, and school children about responsible pet ownership. She also develops workshops and training sessions for veterinary staff members and other health care professionals. She is currently the Shelter Veterinarian at the Faxon Animal Rescue League in Fall River, where she sees many animals surrendered due to behavior problems in the home. She lives with her husband, two children, five cats and a bird.dkdk
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